Technical News Office – Do you know that nowadays Android malware is spreading and can send your banking calls directly to fraudsters. Yes, a dangerous Android malware named “FakeCall” can make your banking calls accessible to cybercriminals. It was first discovered by Kaspersky in 2022. However, this malware is now available with a new version, which allows cybercriminals to control your smartphone remotely. According to a recent report from cybersecurity company Zimperium, the new version of FakeCall uses “Vishing” technology. Vishing refers to voice phishing, in which users are asked to share their credit card information, login details, and other banking information through fake phone calls or voice messages. First let us know how this malware works…
How does this malware work?
FakeCall malware arrives on your phone in the form of an APK file. When users install it, it asks to set itself as the default application. Once permission is granted, this malware takes control of your device and monitors all incoming and outgoing calls. If a user calls the bank, that call is redirected to the hacker.
Malware can record the screen
After that, hackers ask for sensitive information like OTP and password from the victim, so that they can withdraw money from the victim’s account. Once installed, FakeCall malware can record the screen, take screenshots, unlock the device, and even disable auto-lock.
fake user interface
FakeCall is also very difficult to detect, as it uses a fake user interface that closely resembles a real bank’s phone number and calling interface. This malware spreads through websites that imitate Google Play Store. Zimperium claims that it can spread across 13 applications, although the names of these applications have not yet been found.
How to protect yourself from FakeCall?
Avoid downloading an app from a source other than Google Play Store.
Restart your phone once a week.
Keep Google Play Protection enabled and scan apps with it.
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