They found a piece of dangerous malware called Klopatra which was hiding within the app with a ‘significant evolution’ from before (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A free VPN app is secretly spying users’ screens before raiding their bank accounts.
At least 3,000 devices are thought to have downloaded Modpro IP TV + VPN,according to cyber security Cleafy.
They found a piece of dangerous malware called Klopatra which was hiding within the app with a ‘significant evolution’ from before.
It can now take control of devices remotely and steal account details.
Cleafy said: ‘Once the main Klopatra payload is installed,the real threat manifests.
‘The malware immediately requests a wide range of permissions,but one is crucial for its success: the Android Accessibility Services permission.
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