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Octagon Can Steal SMS One-Time Codes During Banking and Crypto Account Takeovers

Octagon is an Android theft tool that turns an infected phone into a platform for account takeover. It can steal login details, watch the screen, and capture verification codes that banks and exchanges use to protect accounts. It is sold as a service, making financial fraud tools available to more criminals. Victims are lured into installing an Android app outside official stores, often one disguised by an unrelated theme, a fake store page, or …
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Cyber Security News broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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