Watch Out For This Android Malware That Factory Resets Your Phone After Stealing Your Money

Gizmodo ^ | 1/27/21 | Lucas Ropek

[Libloather]

Happy Friday!

[Nateman]

This is an example of why I don’t do banking on my phone.

[CatOwner]

This is an example of why I don’t do banking on my phone.

Agreed. I'm paranoid and go one step further and don't do banking or log into any other critical account on a wireless device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, ...).

[LibertyWoman]

Me either. Never have.

[Jonty30]

I download apps, but I don’t do banking or general purchasing through my cell phone.

[Blennos]

This is an example of why I don’t do banking on my phone.

Concur. I have no financial information on the relatively vulnerable Android systems. Only on my well-protected desktop.

[MayflowerMadam]

Scary stuff. On my Android I do nothing that has to do with money, and nothing requiring a password (except FreeRepublic - and I use that password for nothing else).

At home we have just one computer for financial stuff — banking, shopping, etc. We do our business quickly, then log off ASAP. Do zero email on that, as so much bad things sneak in via email.

Technology is the worst thing ever, and the best thing ever, depending on the use.

[tlozo]

In early 2021, it was reported that BRATA apps had been snuck onto the Google Play store, though they were subsequently removed. In general, you should stick with apps that are well-known and trusted, and avoid programs found on sketchy third-party sites, lest you end up with a phone full of malware.

[dinodino]

Very wise, as Android is insanely insecure.

[Paco]

There's risk with all types of banking, buying, living in the world. If you use a credit card or debit card and you hand it to a waiter who walks away with your card...pretty risky to do but we all do it.

If you still write checks, the person in the line behind you is going to want to smack some sense into you. At the end of the day, if you're reckless with your devices you're more at risk than others.

Unfortunately the biggest thief in our lives is the U.S. government -

[The Truth Will Make You Free]

In Kyiv all the restaurants have a wireless device to bring tableside where your CC is scanned and a receipt printed. Our local Ruby Tuesday now does it that way, but not for gift cards which we get thru Sam’s at 25% off.

[fuzzylogic]

Please stop. The data doesn’t support that.

[GingisK]

My phone doesn’t know anything about my money.

[Engedi]

I don’t either.

[arthurus]

My cell phone is basic, capable only of voice and text messaging. The only reason I have it at all is requirement of my employer to possess and carry a cell phone. Boss is the only person to have my number. When I am out of touch I want to be out of touch.