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malware hiding behind the fake SMS from “Gouv.fr”

End of november, the government sent an official SMS to encourage the French to download the application. A procedure framed. A few days ago, malicious people used a spoofing technique to send another SMS, with a similar sender name and a link shortcut via Bitly.

The latter referred to a page offering to install the application via an APK file (for Android smartphone), but the latter contained malware. The official TousAntiCovid account has posted a message to warn Internet users of the danger.

The site in question – covid (point) tousensemble (point) app – is no longer accessible and the shortened link via Bitly has been modified, it now refers to bonjour.stopcovid.gouv.fr (an official site).

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