Maybank has incorporated a malware-shielding feature into its MAE mobile application. This comes after a recent security measure announced by the Association of Banks in Malaysia—Association of Islamic Banks in Malaysia, and this places the integration as part of security enhancements across all banks that make up the membership.
The new feature will provide users with automatic malware and risky permission scanning once the MAE is launched. The app will warn if it detects any malicious software by restricting access to the app. The user shall remove the detected apps before they can continue using the MAE app.
It will also warn if Developer Mode or Accessibility Mode has been activated. Such modes can leave the app and account open to outside attacks. Maybank has therefore advised all customers not to download this app from unofficial sources or install APK files.
Enhanced malware shielding will be progressively enabled for all app users of MAE. Users should update the app to benefit from this added security. Also, note that this update does not apply to the older Maybank2u app, which is planned to be decommissioned on August 28, 2024.
This security feature will offer users safe banking services. Keeping the MAE updated with the latest version is necessary to keep the application safe.
