MEXICO CITY
threats to mobile security are growing and every time more quickly there are new hacks, which is something to be feared, says the company Intel Security.
in this regard, remember that you have emerged various malware terrifying, as is the case of the malware ghost, a trojan that, after two years of being discovered, it affects users of the Android devices.
this is because people have not updated the systems that clear the infection of the so-called “Ghost Push”, says Intel, because uses various disguises to be able to access the devices and their data.
The company noted in a press release that the malware starts its attack by posing as an application or plug-in, and is disguised as Google Play, asking the user to reveal information of your credit card.
once infiltrates into the mobile device, a second overlay of phishing scam asks the victim his telephone number, and date of birth, and Intel is recommended to keep the device updated and avoid third-party app stores.
on the other hand, the company warns that hackers are snobs of the total marks, so that we can give them “likes” to their web pages, ‘follow’, and download their applications, which are both crooks.
therefore, recommended to be careful when you download the mobile application of a brand, sometimes a great name is the validation in order to rely on an app to get special offers, new content, or service to the client.
Also suggests that YouTube is the distraction favorite of all, so that cybercriminals can act with voice commands hidden. To avoid this, advised to turn off the "always on" microphone.
To incorporate a voice manipulated to say “Ok Google”, the criminals can alert you to your device and control it, all without your knowledge. Fortunately, this trick has not been popularized yet, but the possibility is there", she explains.
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