Looking like the government, a fake TousAntiCovid application is sent by text. However this refers to malicious software.
Several cybersecurity companies have sounded the alert. So, Cyber security expert on Mobile at Lookout, Bastien Bobe sums up the threat : "By sending an SMS with a link, The French state has exposed smartphone users to this type of attack. SMS messages containing malicious links are more and more frequent and hackers know how to exploit the slightest opportunity to trap new victims by copying official communications from banks or governments.
What to do if it has been installed ?
<< Victims who installed the fake anticovid application must immediately change their bank passwords as well as the one to access social networks, it will also be necessary to monitor transactions on their bank accounts in the coming weeks. >>
