As technology progresses, so do the threats ITbecoming more subtle and more “refined”, hitting unaware users who are calmly browsing the web hard.
The latest one was discovered by ThreatFabrica Dutch company working in the field of cyber securitywhich discovered the presence of Brokewella new and very dangerous malware which is able to penetrate applications forHome Bankingbypassing the protections of Android.
The risk is serious and, from the first official information, it seems that Brokewell will be able to take control of the infected devices, emptying the users’ bank accounts.
Brokewell, what is this new threat
Brokewell can be considered as the perfect example to witness the evolution of cyber threats who, now more and more easily, manage to circumvent the measures Of safety of our smartphones.
In this specific case, the malicious program uses a defined attack type overlaywhich manages to superimpose a fake screen on that of the various Home Banking apps, stealing the access codes to bank accounts.
And so, when people try to access their online accounts, the virus saves all the necessary information and sends it elsewhere, so that it can be used by digital attackers to steal money to the unfortunate.
The peculiarity of this malware is that it is capable of record any type of accessmanaging to keep track of everything that happens on the infected device, potentially managing to steal any type of information.
Furthermore, if a device is hit by the virus, there is nothing that can secure the various apps and the entire life of the users, including messages and calls, will end up in the hands of hackers.
It is important to remember that coming across this malware is easier than you think: in fact, all you need to do is install an update Google Chrome unofficial, that is, it does not come from Google Play Storebut which perhaps is reported to the user while browsing the web with the classic catastrophist banners.
A relatively simple solution but one that commonly misleads millions of users around the world, with viruses like this representing a real gold mine for sensitive data and, clearly, for people’s money.
How to protect your smartphone from Brokewell
Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous every day and defending yourself from the risks of the web is anything but simple, but not impossible.
In the case of Brokewell, for example, the only thing to do is to be careful while browsing the web and remember that under no circumstances Android or Google will propose updates of any nature outside of the Google Play Store.
Although it is possible, in fact, the Mountain View giant to maintain control over your operating system, recommends only installing applications and updates from the store officialthus avoiding taking files of dubious origin and dubious authenticity.
In this case, therefore, the thing to do is to be wary of any banner or advert that appears on the web and update (or install) Google Chrome exclusively from the official Big G store page.
For all other threats, the same thing that has been said several times applies: maximum attention and, while browsing the web, be wary of anyone.
To know more: Computer security: guide to safe browsing on the web