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Security tools are actually designed to protect against dangerous Malware But not everything that glitters is gold: Security researchers at the cybersecurity company Cleafy have now developed a Android malware discovered that disguises itself as a security tool and warn against it in a Online reportIt says that the malware works as a so-called Bingomod – a special Remote Access Trojan (RAT)This means that the criminals Remote access on the target person’s device. For those affected, it is usually already too late.
Beware of these app names
This time, too, the scammers are after their victims’ money. Their approach is extremely sophisticated: First, the targets receive an SMS asking them to download a supposed security application. Possible app names include APP Protection, Antivirus Cleanup, Chroma Update, Infoweb, Sicurezzaweb, Websecurity, Websinfo, Webinfo and APKAPPSCUDO. However, since in all cases it is dangerous malware, downloading it is strongly discouraged! If you receive such a message, you should definitely not click on a link!
Self-destruction after transaction
Thanks to Bingomod, cyber criminals would otherwise be able to access sensitive information, including various login details and account balances. Using this data, they could then succeed in infiltrating the bank accounts of the target persons and withdrawing up to 15,000 euros per transaction. Blocking and uninstalling other apps is possible with the Trojan also possible, warns Cleafy. Real security tools have little chance. What is particularly insidious is that the malware apparently has a self-destruct mechanism, so that the device memory deletes itself after successful attacks. Whoever is behind the dangerous Android malware is not yet known.
Source: German