Skygofree: the new malware that affects android
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Kaspersky has revealed that they have discovered a new malware that affects Android. In addition, this malware has been a surprise because it has espionage capabilities that have not been seen until now. It has been christened Skygofree. It is a highly sophisticated spy tool, which was first discovered in October 2017. What is Skygofree capable of?
Skygofree: The new malware that affects Android
This malware stands out for having new features never seen before. For example, they can activate audio recording when you are in a specific location, steal WhatsApp messages or connect your mobile to a WiFi network that criminals control. In addition to the classic ones such as stealing SMS, accessing the registry or taking remote control of your Android phone.
Skyfogree powerful malware
It undoubtedly stands out for being a much more powerful and aggressive malware than usual. In addition, it is spreading through web pages that imitate those of operators. They download a malicious application as if they were the operator. This application ends up accessing the Android device and that gives this malware the possibility to roam freely.
It seems that Skygofree has been created in Italy. There are comments in Italian in its source code and the first victims have been detected in the country so far. So it seems that he has focused on this market, for the moment.
Also, it seems like it manages to bypass Android security controls. So it is a dangerous threat. For now, the recommendation is the same as always, download applications from safe sites. It remains to be seen if Skygofree is expanding worldwide or not.
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