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Now, its just a matter of time before TGToxic spreads to the U.S. and other countries.

However, it has also been found lurking inmalicious appsposing as dating, messaging and financial apps.

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So how could this banking trojan end up on your phone?

Another way in which TGToxic hides on infected Android phones is bydisguising itself as Google Chrome.

As for staying safe from malware, most Android phones come withGoogle Play Protectpre-installed.

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For extra protection though, you might want to install one of thebest Android antivirus appson your phone too.

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