In an alert launched by the Chinese Ministry of Information Technology, citizens were warned about a fake digital yuan application that steals money and confidential data from users.

On social networks, the Chinese authority gave details of the malicious application, which uses a false logo of the digital yuan, causing confusion among users.

At the moment, it has been indicated that the app promises dividends, “it provides false customer service that directs the user to unusual social tools to facilitate the confiscation of the user’s funds.”

Another aspect to take into account is that the user interface of the fake application has a different name than the real one, so it is essential not to use it automatically, but to detail its appearance so as not to be a victim of fraud.

Furthermore, the Ministry has revealed that the version number and MD5 message digest identity are different.

At the moment, there are no details available about the measures that the Chinese government would be taking to stop this scam. Apparently, this malicious app could not be found in the Apple or Google application stores either.

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A recent report on cybersecurity from the firm specialized in the area Blockchain SlowMist confirms the existence of a fake Skype application so dangerous that it can steal user data by monitoring the equipment, in addition to stealing cryptocurrencies, hijacking accounts and redirecting funds.

The malware, once installed on the computer, focuses on the files of interest to hackers, with the aggravation that it can take screenshots and photos. This facilitates the activity of cybercriminals.

Users who are victims of this fake Skype application can lose the funds in their wallets, once those behind the imposter app steal their data. The action can be extended to crypto exchange platforms, because the malware monitors computers.

The study has revealed that the largest number of those affected are in countries with regional blocks to access applications, such as China, particularly those for cryptocurrency trading.

The specialists who carried out the study warn of the phishing threat with this fake app. However, they clarify that downloading Skype from unofficial sites is the gateway for hackers. This action, due to naivety or overconfidence, makes it easier to access the equipment.

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