Home / Technology / Article /
Over 90 per cent of all pandemic-related malware took form of Trojans: Report
Updated On: 29 June, 2021 10:20 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Both SMS and WhatsApp messages encouraged users to download a vaccine app and once downloaded, malware sent itself to everyone in the user's contact list via SMS or WhatsApp.

Photo for representational purpose. Picture Courtesy/iStock
Trojans pose one of the biggest threats to consumers this year, with them accounting for 90 per cent of all pandemic-related malware, a report said on Monday.
With most of the world still anxious about Covid-19 and demand for vaccines high, McAfee's latest Mobile Threat ReportAsheds light on how hackers are targeting these fears with bogus apps, text messages and social media invitations.
How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve.

