MaliBot was discovered last June, a banking malware that has become one of the most terrible threats for Android smartphone users, because it can steal passwords, bank details and even the contents of users’ cryptocurrency wallets.

The malware is capable of accessing text messages, stealing web browser cookies and taking screenshots on infected Android devices. MaliBot is also capable of spreading “through hijacking SMS capabilities to send malicious messages to other users.”

But the trickiest part is that malvare can spread by bypassing all “multi-factor authentication” protections. According to Check Point cyber security researchers it has become the third most frequent malvare for Android users.

Check Point Research Vice President Maya Horowitz noted that “While it’s always good to see law enforcement succeed in taking down cybercrime groups or malware like FluBot, it unfortunately wasn’t long before new mobile malware took its place”.

In addition to MaliBot, the most common Android malware in the month of June is AlienBot, a virus that allows remote attackers to inject malicious code into legitimate financial applications, access sensitive information in accounts and gain control of the device.

The other most prevalent Android malware in June was Anubis, which is a banking Trojan dating back to 2016 and continues to be an active threat.

Protection measures for users

It is very important that users are alert to any strange messages, which is why consumers should be aware of:

• Any text message that asks you to click on a link, as this is one of the most common ways of delivering mobile malware.
• It is important that application downloads are made from trusted sources such as the Google Play Store.
• It is recommended not to install applications from developers that only offer basic information, it could be a sign that the application could be a burning profile to distribute malware.

M. Rodríguez

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Source: tekcrispy.com 

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