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A new Fake Call malware is going to become a big threat to millions of Android users. This dangerous malware steals banking details from smartphone users' phones and passes the information to hackers. Not only this, the smartphone redirects the banking calls coming on the users' phones to hackers. This malware named FakeCall is proving to be a big threat to those using online banking services.
FakeCall malware was first discovered by Kaspersky in the year 2022. Now its new version has become a big threat to millions of Android users. According to the report, this malware has been upgraded. Through this, hackers can overtake people's smartphones from a distance. Cyber security company Zimperium has given information about the upgraded version of this malware. According to the report, this malware is using Vishing, which is called voice phishing. Through this, users are targeted through fraud banking calls or voice messages.
This is how he targets
However, hackers send this app to any Android smartphone with the help of APK file. As soon as the user installs an app on their phone using APK, this FakeCall malware asks to set the default dialer app in the phone and then asks for various permissions. Users knowingly or unknowingly give it various permissions, due to which hackers keep getting information about calls coming and dialed on the phone.
To prevent this malware from being detected easily, it also uses Fake UI i.e. User Interface. This malware resides on third party apps and fake download platforms. As soon as any user installs any app in his phone through an unknown source or APK. This malware enters the phone and takes access to the phone.
How to avoid?
- To prevent such malware from entering your phone, you have to keep in mind that you download any app on your phone from Google Play Store only.
- Do not download the app from any third party app store or website.
- Do not install any app in your phone through APK file.
- While installing any app, do not give any unnecessary permissions. By doing this the app gets access to the phone's camera and microphone etc.
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