New Android malware can read your WhatsApp messages
new Android malware It can steal all your information and leave you Vulnerable to spying on a large scale. Well-established security experts Zimbrium Detect a malicious application Pretending to be a system update To infect your mobile device.
The app is called System Update and works like a Remote Access (RAT) Trojan. Grant control of your smartphone to a third party. Although this app is not found on Google Play, thousands (or millions) of users who download apps from external stores may be infected.
Once installed, System Update will be able to access your files, Text messaging and WhatsAppCall log and more. Perhaps the most dangerous thing is that malware can record audio. Take pictures with the front camera And backlight, in addition to monitoring your location through GPS.
The app connects to the attacker’s Firebase server, and gives it remote control. All the Data extracted from the mobile phoneIncluding photos you may take periodically, It is sent to the server. All information collected by this application will be hosted in a folder on your mobile phone before it is transferred.
The malware masquerades as an Android update
Malware remains alert at all times and Once you make a call, a command to record the conversation will be activated To be sent at a later time encrypted to the attacker. For Capture WhatsApp messages, The app will offend the mobile access services by recording the content displayed on the screen.
The latter requires an extra step, though the same malware will suggest that you enable the access options required to steal your information. To avoid suspicion of data consumption, some files – such as photographs – are sent in smaller sizes or in parts. Implementation It will wait for you to connect to the Wi-Fi network to send the packets Collectively the attacker.
In addition to personal information and malware You can create a profile using your phone data Such as the device name and model. According to security researchers, the app is based on 112 well-known models from Samsung, OnePlus, and even the old Google Nexus.
The best way to protect yourself Do not download applications of suspected origin. Installing apps from third-party stores is an option that must be enabled in the mobile settings. In recent years, Google has implemented alerts to educate consumers about the danger they are exposed to.
Although the most experienced are already familiarizing themselves with the sites Where you can download trusted applications, Disabling the option will not hurt every time you install something outside of the Play Store.
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