New ‘Escobar’ can hack your smartphone.
New ‘Escobar’ can hack your smartphone, know how to stay safe
The Eberbot Android Trojan is back with a new name and features. According to a report, banking Trojans or viruses can now steal the Google Google Authenticator multi-factor authentication code. Other new features/capabilities include controlling infected Android devices using VNC, recording audio and taking photos, while also expanding the set of apps targeted for credential theft.
The report claims that using KELA’s cyber-intelligence DARKBEAST platform, it found a forum post on a Russian-language hacking forum where Aberebot developer is promoting its new version named ‘Escobar Bot Android Banking Trojan’. The alleged findings were later confirmed by researchers from Malware Hunter, McAfee and Cyble.
Like most banking Trojans, Escobar displays overlay login forms to hijack user interactions with online banking apps and websites. The main target of the virus is to steal enough information to allow cyber hackers to take over users’ bank accounts and conduct unauthorized financial transactions.
How Android users can stay safe
In general, Android users can reduce the chances of their smartphone getting infected by following these important tips.
Do not install apps from APKs from anywhere other than the Google Play Store.
Make sure that Google Play Protect is turned on in your phone.
Make sure that Google Play Protect is turned on in your phone.
When installing a new app from any source, pay attention to unusual requests for permissions and monitor the app’s battery and network consumption statistics for the first few days to identify any suspicious activity.
Do not click suspicious link or from unknown source.
Be alert during visiting any site whose don’t have SSL certificate.
Be careful about wining prize or lottery APK or links.
Never download any crack software into your PC’s and Mobile.
Be careful when you are using public WiFi.
