Malware threatens Android devices
New and malicious software threatens the security of users of Android devices recently, which works to access the “root” of your Android device and erase the files stored on your phone.
These malicious programs were called “Mazar BOT” and they are malicious programs for Android devices that are hidden hidden with applications downloaded from the Internet. Researchers in the field of information security have stated that these programs that infect devices are more dangerous and give advanced powers to the hackers of these phones.
To learn about the ways this malicious program “Mazar BOT” works:
The application tries to deceive the user and installs itself invisibly when a person tries to download untrusted Android applications, and this malicious program spreads widely through e-mails where you reach a link and by clicking on it, the program is downloaded to your device, and as soon as you click on the link, it is downloaded APK file on your Android device and when you run the application it asks them to run another application and here “Mazar BOT” is installed on the victim’s device.
Malicious things that this malicious program “Mazar BOT” does:
- Full control of your Android device.
- Send and read text messages.
- Communication through the hacked device.
- Inject the Chrome browser used on your Android phone and pull the information.
- Change phone settings.
- Put the phone into sleep mode.
- Change the status of the network used by the phone.
- Accessing and browsing the Internet.
- Scan and delete all files stored on your Android device.
Who is behind this “Mazar BOT” malware?
It is believed that the developers of this malware are a Russian hacker group, as they have deliberately turned off the malicious program in Russia and any device that contains the Russian language is not installed inside it and only installs itself on second phones, and what is interesting is that the program has spread in many European countries To date, no security agency has announced targeting any Android phone in Russia, and this malicious program is being sold on the Dark Web in Russia and is circulated among hacker groups.
How to protect yourself from “Mazar BOT”?
Follow these steps to protect yourself from this malware targeting Android devices:
Never click on links sent to your phone via text messages or messages on your email or social networking applications until you are sure of their integrity.
Disable the service that installs other apps outside the Play Store to ensure the safety of your device.
Install security software on your Android device and update it regularly.
Avoid the free Wi-Fi points that are scattered in the streets, cafes, and so on, and do not use them, and turn off the use of Wi-Fi on the device when the service is finished.
