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| FinSpy Malware Infect Android and iOS Devices |
Kaspersky reveals that the latest implant FinSpy malware can work on iOS and Android devices, as well as monitor activity across almost all popular messaging services, including those that are encrypted, and hiding their tracks is much better than ever.
In order for FinSpy malware to infect Android and iOS-based devices, an attacker would need physical access to a previously jailbroken/rooted phone or device.
For jailbroken/rooted phones there are at least three possible infections vectors, i.e. SMS messages, emails, or push notifications.
Based on Kaspersky telemetry, several dozen mobile devices have been infected over the last year.
"The developer behind FinSpy continues to monitor security updates on the mobile platform and tends to quickly update its dangerous programs so that their operations are not blocked by repairs.
In addition, they will follow trends and implement functionality to extract data from currently popular applications. "We continue to observe victims of the FinSpy implant every day, so it's good to keep an eye on the latest platform updates and immediately install them once they're released," said Alexey Firsh, security researcher at Kaspersky Lab, this weekend.
"How secure the application you are using, and as your data is protected, as soon as the phone is rooted or jailbroken, the activity like a spy is very likely to happen," he added.
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| How to Avoid them |
New version of Advanced malicious surveillance tool, FinSpy malware, detected recently by Kaspersky. This latest version can now work on iOS and Android devices, as well as monitor activity across most popular messaging services.
FinSpy allows attackers to spy on all device activity and extract sensitive data such as GPS location, messages, images, calls, and more.
The basic functionality of this malware includes virtually unlimited monitoring of device activity: such as geolocation, all incoming and outgoing messages, contacts, media stored in the device, even data from popular messaging services such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Viber. All extracted data is transferred to the attackers via SMS message or HTTP protocol.
In order for FinSpy malware to infect Android and iOS-based devices, an attacker would need physical access to a previously jailbroken/rooted phone or device.
For jailbroken/rooted phones there are at least three possible infections vectors, i.e. SMS messages, emails, or push notifications.
Based on Kaspersky telemetry, several dozen mobile devices have been infected over the last year.
"Developers behind FinSpy continue to monitor security updates on the mobile platform and tend to quickly update their dangerous programs so that their operations are not blocked by repairs," said Alexey Firsh, security researcher at Kaspersky Lab, This weekend.
To avoid being a victim of FinSpy, Kaspersky researchers advise users:
-Don't let your smartphone or tablet unlocked and always make sure no one can see your PIN code when inserting it
-Do not jailbreak or root your device because it will make
Cyber crime attacks become easier
-Only install mobile apps from the official App Store, such as Google Play
-Do not follow suspicious links sent to you from unknown numbers
-In your device settings, do block the installation of programs from unknown sources
-Avoid revealing passwords or passcode on your mobile device,
Even with someone you trust
-Never store unknown files or apps in your device, as they may damage your privacy.
-Download proven security solutions for mobile devices, such as Kaspersky Internet Security for Android.
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