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A cryptocurrency stealing app found on Google Play was downloaded over a thousand times

Researchers have found two apps masquerading as cryptocurrency apps on Android’s app store, Google Play. One of them was largely a dud. The second was designed to steal cryptocurrency, the researchers said. Security firm ESET said one of the two fake Android apps impersonated Trezor, a hardware cryptocurrency wallet. The good news is that the…

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A cryptocurrency stealing app found on Google Play was downloaded over a thousand times


Researchers have found two apps masquerading as cryptocurrency apps on Android’s app store, Google Play.

One of them was largely a dud. The second was designed to steal cryptocurrency, the researchers said.

Security firm ESET said one of the two fake Android apps impersonated Trezor, a hardware cryptocurrency wallet. The good news is that the app couldn’t be used to steal cryptocurrency stored by Trezor. But the researchers found the app was connected to a second Android app that could have been used to scam funds out of unsuspecting victims.

Lukas Stefanko, a security researcher at ESET — who has a long history of finding dodgy Android apps — said the fake Trezor app “appeared trustworthy at first glance” but was using a fake developer name

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Samklef sparks debate after claiming Tinubu is performing better than Obasanjo

GistReel Music producer Samklef has ignited intense discussions across social media after boldly stating that, in his opinion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is performing better than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Samklef praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, economic reforms, and security strategies…

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Music producer Samklef has ignited intense discussions across social media after boldly stating that, in his opinion, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is performing better than former President Olusegun Obasanjo. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Samklef praised Tinubu’s decisiveness, economic reforms, and security strategies…
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Man leaves church during night vigil, cites fear of bandits

‎A Nigerian man has attracted widespread attention after refusing to stay inside a church during a night vigil, choosing instead to remain outside for safety reasons. The incident, which has quickly gone viral on social media, highlights the growing concerns over security and the fear of bandit attacks…

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Man leaves church during night vigil, cites fear of bandits

‎A Nigerian man has attracted widespread attention after refusing to stay inside a church during a night vigil, choosing instead to remain outside for safety reasons. The incident, which has quickly gone viral on social media, highlights the growing concerns over security and the fear of bandit attacks…
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WAR AGAINST TERRORISTS: Fear Loom Over Compromised National Security Architecture

November 23, (THEWILL) — Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State at the weekend   publicly disclosed a worrisome pattern about insecurity in the country that many Nigerians have suspected over the years and continue to discuss on social media, at meetings and homes, a troubling pattern that shows how compromised those entrusted with the security of

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November 23, (THEWILL) — Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State at the weekend   publicly disclosed a worrisome pattern about insecurity in the country that many Nigerians have suspected over the years and continue to discuss on social media, at meetings and homes, a troubling pattern that shows how compromised those entrusted with the security of […]
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FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns

The Federal Government has dismissed false social media claims that all Federal Unity Colleges would close, amid rising security concerns and recent attacks targeting schools across the country. The post FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns appeared first on Nairametrics…

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FG dismisses reports claiming Federal Unity Colleges will shut amid security concerns

The Federal Government has dismissed false social media claims that all Federal Unity Colleges would close, amid rising security concerns and recent attacks targeting schools across the country.
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