A new fake phone malware is posing a huge threat to millions of Android users. This dangerous malware steals banking details from smartphone users’ phones and passes the information to hackers. Not only that, the smartphone also redirects the banking number on the user’s phone to the hacker. The malware, called FakeCall, has proven to be a huge threat to users of online banking services.
FakeCall malware was first discovered by Kaspersky in 2022. Now its new version has become a big threat to millions of Android users. The malware has reportedly been upgraded. In this way, hackers can remotely control people’s smartphones. Cybersecurity company Zimperium provided information about an updated version of the malware. According to the report, the malware uses Vishing, or voice phishing. In this way, users can be targeted via fraudulent bank calls or voice messages.
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However, hackers will send this application to any Android smartphone with the help of APK file. Once the user installs the app on their phone using the APK, this FakeCall malware asks to set up a default dialer app in the phone and then requests various permissions. Users grant it various permissions intentionally or unintentionally, so hackers keep getting information about the incoming and outgoing calls on the phone.
To prevent this malware from being easily detected, it also uses a fake UI, or user interface. The malware resides on third-party applications and fake download platforms. Once any user installs any app in the phone through unknown sources or APK. The malware enters the phone and accesses the phone.
How to avoid it?
- To prevent such malware from entering your phone, you must remember that you can download any application on your phone only from the Google Play Store.
- Do not download this app from any third-party app store or website.
- Do not install any application in your phone via APK file.
- While installing any application, do not grant any unnecessary permissions. By doing this, the app can access the phone’s camera and microphone, among other things.
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