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T-Bank Masks New iOS Banking App as K8CHEN PRO to Bypass Sanctions

T-Bank has released a new version of its mobile banking application for iPhone users that appears in the App Store under the neutral name K8CHEN PRO. After installation and user authentication, the app automatically renames itself to 8PRO. The application is currently available for download in the Russian, Kazakh, Turkish, Georgian, and American App Store regions. T-Bank confirms the legitimacy of the release through a direct link published on its official website. The disguise is a direct response to repeated removals of official Russian financial apps from the App Store following the introduction of sanctions. Users are strongly advised to obtain the app exclusively via the official site link rather than searching the store, as fraudsters frequently clone banking applications to steal credentials.

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T-Bank has published a new version of its mobile banking application for iPhone that is deliberately hidden in the App Store under the name K8CHEN PRO. After installation and successful authentication, the application renames itself to 8PRO on the user’s device.

The app is currently available for download in the Russian, Kazakh, Turkish, Georgian, and American App Store regions. Its authenticity is verified by a direct link published on the official T-Bank website.

The unusual naming strategy is not related to kitchen appliances. Following the imposition of sanctions against Russia, official applications of Russian financial institutions are regularly removed from the App Store. Banks therefore release updated versions under neutral titles. The lifespan of such releases in Apple’s store can sometimes be measured in mere hours.

Users are recommended to download K8CHEN PRO exclusively through the link provided on the official T-Bank website. Searching for the application manually by name carries significant risk, as fraudsters regularly copy banking services, logos, and descriptions to harvest logins, passwords, and confirmation codes.

After installation, users are advised not to delete the application even if it later disappears from the App Store, as the already downloaded version will continue to function on the device. Before logging in, it is essential to confirm that the link originates directly from the bank’s website rather than from advertisements, Telegram channels, or messages from supposed support staff.

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