Caution! Undetectable Android Malware Can Rob You of Your Finances

Online threats come in all shapes and sizes, from fraudulent job offers by scammers to phishing emails that install malicious software on your device. However, imagine encountering a new malware designed specifically for Android devices that masquerades as legitimate applications such as Google Chrome. Known as “Chameleon”, this notorious malware not only penetrates your device’s security measures, but also steals sensitive financial information such as bank account passwords. The threat it poses is significant and requires caution.

The latest information on this comes from research conducted by ThreatFabric. It states that this threat is not new; it’s been around for about a year. However, recently, bad actors have made it more sophisticated, allowing it to easily infiltrate devices using an HTML trick capable of giving access to a user’s important information.

The study further states that this malware spreads through Zombinder, which allows it to remain undetected while using your typical day-to-day applications such as Google Chrome. It can also easily bypass your device’s biometrics, as noted by ThreatFabric.

Big risk involved

As we mentioned, this malware can steal personal information. It can also use this information to access your bank account, causing financial losses and allowing bad actors to access your personal information.

So, unless you want to lose all your money and even your digital existence, be careful.

How to be safe

The one and only way to truly avoid malware like Chameleon on your device is to stop downloading apps and APKs from random strange places. Unverified sources can turn out to be quite challenging in the long run, so never download an official app from a random link you’ve received.

Another way to ensure security is to keep Google Play Protect turned on. This built-in Google tool can go a long way in ensuring the security of your device.