Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Registration SMS Message in Circulation that falsely claims to offer an app to let users register for COVID-19 vaccine in India. This App is aim at malware via SMS messages once it is install on a mobile device.
This malicious app was initially name COVID-19 later receive an update that rename it as Vaccine Register.
Hackers may be able to convince users to install the app as a large number of people faced issues while registering for the COVID-19 vaccine through the official CoWIN portal.
— 2YoDo INDIA (@2yodoindia) May 4, 2021
— 2YoDo INDIA (@2yodoindia) May 4, 2021
ESET the Cybersecurity firm Lukas Stefanko malware researcher has tweeted about the SMS message that asks users to download the app to register for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Lukas Stefanko Said :
SMS message carries a link that installs a worm app, which essentially spreads itself via SMS to victims’ contacts with the link to download the malware.
This App also gains unnecessary permissions that attackers could leverage to acquire user data.
Also it is also found to have support for dual-SIM connectivity.
This will allow the malware to propagate using the first available operator available on the device.
You all are highly recommended to avoid to any SMS messages that contain links asking them to download apps.
YOU CAN FOLLOW GUIDE GIVEN BY US BY CLICKING ON THESE LINKS :
- How to Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine through CoWIN portal?
- How to Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine through Aarogya Setu app?
Government has also provided the option to find your nearby COVID-19 vaccination centre using the MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot.
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