Fake bitcoin wallets detected on google play

The rise of cryptocurrencies has caused many to want to take advantage of this opportunity. So far we could find some wallet applications for Bitcoin in the Play Store. But, in the last few hours, some fake applications have been detected that seek to steal the data from users who download it.

Fake Bitcoin wallets detected on Google Play

Investigators from the security company Lookout have detected three false applications in the Play Store. All of them developed to steal data relationships with Bitcoin from these users who download them. The three have reportedly managed to get users to send Bitcoin payments to addresses that the attackers specified.

Fake Bitcoin wallets on the Play Store

These applications have been called "PickBitPocket" by the researchers. Applications that work in this way give the feeling of being a real wallet. But, it is intended to trick users into providing the Bitcoin address to the attacker and not the seller. Since if someone sells and allows payment with the currency, an address is provided to the buyer so that he can make the payment. But, this time it is the attackers who provide a fraudulent address.

It is a total of three applications that have been detected. In addition, we are fortunate to know their names and some details about them. These are the three fraudulent applications:

• Bitcoin Mining: Application that had been downloaded about 5, 000 times. Developed by Pyramix Studio, it has been accused of having attempted to steal passwords. Blockchain Bitcoin Wallet - Fingerprint: Its downloads are between 5, 000 and 10, 000, so it has been quite popular. Fast Bitcoin Wallet: The number of downloads is not known about this application, although it is known that it was dedicated to stealing users' credentials.

So if any of you have downloaded any of these applications, it is best to remove it as soon as possible.

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