New Android Malware that “Masquerades” as a System Update

If first thing in the morning we were talking about a security flaw in iPhone, its counterpart in Android could not be missing. This time we are forced to talk about a new problem for the owners of a mobile that works with the Google operating system, since a malware has been discovered that can be hidden after a system update.

System updates are widely expected by the majority of users, aware of the need to renew their mobile with new functions. Huawei owners expect new versions of EMUI, those of Xiaomi of MIUI 12, those of Samsung of One Ui and, ultimately, all of Android 11 or Android 12. When we receive a new version of software, naturally the tendency is to download it e install it immediately and this is where the danger lies.

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This malware is said to be so powerful that it appears as a critical system update further encouraging installation on the “victim” device.

The mobile security company that discovered the problem reports that this malicious application connects to a Firebase server. This server belongs to the operator and is used to control a victim’s device remotely. Once applied, you can completely control the device to do anything, be it view photos, steal important data, access the credentials hosted on the mobile, keep an eye on bank details and any “evil” that passes by. the head of cybercriminals. You can also take photos using the cameras and record calls and ambient sound wherever the user is.

The most striking thing is that it is so dangerous that it can even take to find the texts copied from a clipboard and search for documents deleted from the device.

Of course, it is easy to recognize since this fake system update is presented as a mobile application. It is installed from outside the Play Store and once installed, it hides and gets data from the device and then sends it to the servers of the operators. Anyone who wants to update their mobile knows that the system will not be changed from an app, but from the phone’s own settings.

Remember that you should always avoid installing applications from outside the Android app store and be suspicious of any message that reaches your mobile without having done anything.