Computer security experts have discovered a new type of malware for Android download paid applications without user knowledge smartphone or tablet. The malware is hidden in false applications, such as GO Weather, Sky Travel and E-Strong File Explorer and is distributed to various Chinese websites and the providers of mobile applications. For now, attackers targeting customers China Mobile, a leading international provider of mobile applications. Trojan uses the access provider's applications store and then download and install malware or paid applications. Experts at G DATA Security Labs estimates that the Trojan can spread throughout Europe, including Romania.
Cyber criminals use malware MMarketPay.A as a new form of crime to make money online. Previously focused on theft, espionage or sending SMS with surcharge. Now they succeed to penetrate for the first time in the shop of a vendor application. To do this, the malware changes the name of the mobile device access point (APN) and it connects to China Mobile. The access point of a smartphone or a tablet is usually used by providers to deliver system updates, for example. Here, the Trojan intercepts the message and sends a confirmation response through a special server.
Malware applications can then access the China Mobile store without register, then purchase and install any application on the victim's expense.
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