This expose delves into the sophisticated strategies employed by cybercriminals utilizing social media platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to manipulate users into installing malicious apps, posing as reputable entities ranging from banks to government services. In an alarming revelation, Microsoft underscores the persistent and evolving nature of mobile malware infections, elucidating the severe consequences faced by users.  From unauthorized access to personal information to the jeopardy of financial loss due to fraudulent transactions, this section examines the multifaceted threats posed by these campaigns, emphasizing the urgency for users to fortify their digital defenses.

Source: GBHackers