Ensure that your devices are installed with updated anti-virus/anti-malware applications that can detect and remove malware and.Do not grant permission to persistent pop-ups (Refer to Annex B) that request for access to your device’s hardware or data.Exercise caution when clicking on advertisements embedded within applications that lead to a third-party website that prompts download of files.Disable “Install Unknown App” or “Unknown Sources” in your settings (Refer to Annex A).As an added precaution, check the developer information on the application listing as well as the number of downloads and user reviews to ensure it is a reputable and legitimate application Only download and install applications from the official application stores (i.e., Google Play Store for Android).Attackers can then use such information to gain unauthorised access to users’ social media accounts to perpetuate impersonation scams or perform fraudulent financial transactions that result in reputational and monetary losses.Ĥ Members of the public are advised to follow the steps below to ensure that their devices are adequately protected against malware: Exfiltration of confidential and sensitive data stored in infected devices such as banking credentials, stored credit card numbers, social media account credentials, private photos and/or videos, etc.Persistent pop-ups from the application requesting for permission to access the device’s hardware or data which may not be necessary for the application’s function and.Interception of SMSes in mobile devices.Unauthorised installation of applications such as an additional Google Play or Chrome App on the device.Unauthorised access to the devices’ systems/data that allow attackers to remotely control infected devices, possibly resulting in loss of user control.Significant decline in the devices’ performance.Upon installation of the malware, users’ ICT devices may be exposed to the following risks: Notwithstanding the references to "GooglePlay", these are not official APK files released by Google. Users should also be wary if they are asked to download suspicious Android/Chrome/Google-related updates or any dubious Android Package Kit (APK) files onto their mobile devices, even with seemingly genuine naming conventions, such as the following: Malware may infect ICT devices through various means, including through the downloading of software or applications from unknown sources, opening of attachments from unsolicited emails and accessing malicious websites. Such malware have resulted in confidential and sensitive data, such as banking credentials, being stolen. The Police and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) would like to remind the public of the dangers of downloading applications from third party or dubious sites that can lead to malware installed into victims’ mobile phones, computers, and other Information Communications Technology (ICT) devices. Special Developments / Special Infrastructures.Conduct of Lucky Draw and Donation Draw.Theft Of Bicycle and Personal Mobility Devices.National Police Cadet Corps Inspectors and Honorary Officers.Volunteer Special Constabulary Community.Industry Safety and Security Watch Group.Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medal.
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