Beware of new malware attacking Android devices

According to GizChina , CERT-In said that the malware can hack and steal sensitive data on Android devices. Daam is a malware for Android devices and can bypass the phone's security checks. It can also steal sensitive data from the phone and access important permissions.

Android devices continue to be a "delicious bait" for hackers to exploit

In addition, malware can hack call logs, modify device passwords, etc. After attacking the device, hackers can even remotely control the phone.

Daam primarily spreads through Android APK files. The malware infects devices when downloaded from untrusted or unknown sources, often found on third-party websites or apps.

Daam communicates with various Android APK files to gain access to the phone. Once distributed through third-party websites, it encrypts files on the phone using the AES algorithm before deleting them from local storage and only the encrypted files are kept, with the extensions ".enc" and "readme_now.txt" and a ransom note. The malware is capable of hacking call logs and contacts, gaining access to the camera, modifying passwords, recording browsing history and bookmarks, terminating background processes, and accessing call logs.

To protect Android devices from Daam malware, users are advised to follow these guidelines: do not download apps from untrusted or unknown sources; only install apps from the Google Play Store or other trusted app stores; always update your Android device with the latest security patches; install a reputable antivirus app and keep it updated; always be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources; and finally, regularly back up your data to avoid data loss in case of a malware attack.

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