Cyber security experts at Threat Fabric draw attention to a new Android malware called Brokewell, which was first detected thanks to fake update pages for Google Chrome.
Basically, the virus allows hackers to record and access any activity performed on the infected devices.
Brokewell is capable of intercepting all actions on the screen, including interactions with applications, typed text and even displayed images. It also provides remote control access, allowing hackers to access bank accounts and extract confidential information without the need for additional authentication, the Indian Express writes.
Brokewell is part of a new category of malware
According to Threat Fabric’s analysis, Brokewell is part of a new category of malware with the ability to adapt and evolve. It has been identified in fake advertising campaigns and even in a seemingly legitimate digital authentication app called ID Austria. Although so far the attacks are focused on Android users, it is not excluded that the malware will also be adapted for iOS devices.
One feature of Brokewell is its ability to mimic the login screens of banking applications, tricking users into capturing their credentials. The malware can also steal essential authentication cookies and collect a wide range of personal information, including GPS location and device details.
To prevent infection with this type of malware, experts advise users to avoid installing any software from unofficial sources or that ask for unsolicited updates, and to be extremely cautious with messages promoting automatic downloads.
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