Experts: new smartphones can contain viruses (updated)
A sensational statement was made by CheckPoint. Experts on cyber security argue that the smartphones of popular brands before the purchase is installed malicious software.
Trojan in the load
According to experts, Trojan programs, viruses and other malware can get on the smartphone even before its purchase and use by the owner. The software is able to track user actions and get full access to the resources of the smartphone.
The "black list" hit smartphones Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Asus, Nexus, Oppo and Lenovo
Experts say that malware was downloaded to the devices at the final stage of distribution. Above all, the probability of such hacking was in small salons and online stores.
Attackers could steal from smartphones bank data and passwords, install any programs. In addition, malicious software allowed to determine by GPS the location of the gadget, send to paid SMS numbers, activate the camera.
A sensational statement was made by CheckPoint. Experts on cyber security argue that the smartphones of popular brands before the purchase is installed malicious software.
Trojan in the load
According to experts, Trojan programs, viruses and other malware can get on the smartphone even before its purchase and use by the owner. The software is able to track user actions and get full access to the resources of the smartphone.
The "black list" hit smartphones Samsung, LG, Xiaomi, Asus, Nexus, Oppo and Lenovo
Experts say that malware was downloaded to the devices at the final stage of distribution. Above all, the probability of such hacking was in small salons and online stores.
Attackers could steal from smartphones bank data and passwords, install any programs. In addition, malicious software allowed to determine by GPS the location of the gadget, send to paid SMS numbers, activate the camera.
Комментариев нет:
Отправить комментарий