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Warning as millions of devices hacked by malware targeting bank cards

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68% Informative

Kurt Knutsson , 57 , an award-winning tech journalist, cautioned Apple users to 'look out for themselves' The fraudulent scheme, dubbed 'infostealer', tricks users into downloading harmful software by posing as an update from an internet browser.

If downloaded, hackers will gain access to passwords, personal information and other valuable data.

Nearly 26 million users were targeted between the start of 2023 and the end of 2024 .

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