ComReg would like to make mobile phone users aware of a warning from the National Cyber-Security Centre (NCSC) in relation to a scam message sent through a mobile phone message.
The NCSC has received reports of a spyware software labelled FluBot Messaging Malware affecting Android users in Ireland.
Below are the potential impacts to users should their devices become infected with Flubot:
![Visual of SMS reading "Your Asda order is out for delivery visit [link] to track your order.](/media/2021/06/Scam-text.png)
Apple devices are not currently affected by this malware.
If you receive a message as described above the NCSC advises:
- Once infected Flubot can Make Phone Calls;
- Steal passwords and other sensitive data;
- Access contact details and send out additional text messages, thereby further spreading the malware;
- Change Accessibility Settings on devices.
Apple devices are not currently affected by this malware.
If you receive a message as described above the NCSC advises:
- DO NOT click on the link, and delete the message.
- If you are expecting a delivery, check it through the companies official website.
- If you have clicked on the link and installed the app - perform a factory reset on the device. (Note: If you do not have backups you will lose data).
- When restoring backups do not restore from any backups created after you installed the malicious app as these will be infected.
- Reset passwords on any accounts used after you installed the app. If you use the same passwords on other accounts, change these also.
- Ensure that the Google Play Protect service is switched on.
