It can now mimic over 200 banking and payment applications and even encrypt mobile devices with ransomware.

The core advice here is to only install very well known and reputable applications.

According to Janssen-Anessi, the best way to avoid installing a malicious app is good ol' research.

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“But when you observe the capabilities of Sova, I think my concerns are easily justified.”

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