Dmitry Galov, head of Kaspersky Lab’s Russian research center, told the newspaper: “News”What protection methods can be applied to protect your phone and yourself from a new virus that infects Android smartphones?
The expert said that a new threat has emerged for owners of Android-based smartphones – the Rasket Trojan. This virus gains access to the personal data of the owner of the gadget and can then blackmail him and extort money.
The malware is distributed under the guise of adult dating or chat services, as well as apps with radar detector functionality or lottery apps.
When activated on a device, the Trojan gains access to videos and photos, as well as documents, messages and contacts. The “owners” of the virus threaten to publish the compromised data if the gadget owner does not pay them. However, Galov advises not to do this.
According to the expert, you can only use an antivirus to protect your smartphone.
Former cyber expert Vakulin said Russians, what files are dangerous to store on the phone.
IT expert Zakarian previously said that iPhone to create implant for espionage and data theft.