Android mobile operating system
has had several updates in the last few months. Along with this, new viruses
and malware have also surfaced. Now new Android spyware has surfaced and users
have been warned to avoid it. According to TrendMicro Researchers, spyware
called CallerSpy is trying to steal personal data from Internet users. Once a
user reaches their smartphone, this spyware saves a screenshot of every action
taken on their smartphone without the user's knowledge.
This is how users of targeted
Security agencies TrendMicro's
researchers said, "We have come to know that the new spyware family
attacks users by replacing the chat app on phishing websites." According
to cyber experts, this malware is spreading using APK files present on the Internet.
Users who are downloading or installing these files. Making them a victim.
However, CallerSpy, like other malware, has failed to reach the Google Play
Store.
Read more - How to take a screenshot on any Android phone
Hackers' Setup
In many cases, CallerSpy is
installed as an Ultra Secret email application Apex App or Chatrious. Both of
these applications can only be downloaded from their site. Which hackers have
set up? Hackers have set up these sites to win the trust of Internet users and
trick users. So that it looks like it is connected to Google. Once accessed the
user's phone, CallerSpy tries to steal personal data.
This is a way of saving
Users who understand the chat
app and downloads, the app does not work but launches it in a command device.
So that users can take screenshots of their device before it becomes aware that
it sends the malware to its remote server. This user's personal information is
sold in the black markets rather than in Cryptocurrency. Currently, this
spyware attack is only done on Android devices. But may soon target iOS and
Windows users as well. Downloading the app from a Trusted Site or Google
platform is the only way to save.
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