Android malware alert

Android Malware Alert. When we talk about cyber crime, we know that the main objective of attackers is to to get hold of your personal data and especially bank data. In most cases, they steal through scams or deception. The most common is impersonationin which victims’ savings are accessed and end up with to empty their bank account. As expected, banking apps are full of control and security measures. Access must be given to any activity, and procedures are protected with pin, password, two-factor authentication methods, or biometric identification (facial recognition fingerprint or fingerprint). Despite this, we have this dangerous malware alert on Android. We find out all the details in the continuation of the article. (Continue reading after the photo)

Android malware alert

The security explained above makes apps more protected, which is to be expected given the current times of cyber crime. In those cases, our money is one of the most valuable things that can be stolen from us. And normally, when we talk about malware or viruses of other types that are circulating, we’re talking about spy apps that collect information like our passwords. (Continue reading)

But the case discovered by the security company Threat Fabric highlights the presence of a new type of malware, never seen before. It has the ability to access banking applications directly and is even able to gain remote control of the infected device. Unfortunately, in the last few hours it registered a significant increase in this malware being massively downloaded, because it misleads users about what it is supposed to be an update for google chrome.
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Apparently, this fake update has one design very similar to an official one from Googleexcept that there are more in the one containing the malware orthographic faults. So be very careful, and if you notice this, you should to warn you that it is not real! If it is not detected as a fraud, when the virus is installed, it is created a screen that overlays any application which you open with the aim of capturing as much information as possible, such as login details or even cookies. (CONTINUE READING)
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As I said, malware with these features and capabilities it is a total novelty. But, as the security firm assures us, in the coming weeks this and other variations will increase enormously, which is a serious danger to our bank accounts, writes the economist. Among the most important tips to deal with this threat is to have an antivirus installed and have Google Play Protect so that scan all apps before installing them!
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