A new malware has been found on
Android. Security company Zimperium has
discovered a new malware called 'Ratmilad' in Android devices.
According to the company, this malware has the
ability to steal audio records along with other user data. As in other thefts, it has been found that
the hacker has used it to blackmail the user in this theft as well.
This malware is spread through an app
called Numberrent, which is used to create a fake virtual number needed to
activate a social network. After
installing this app, the app takes various permissions for other processes.
With those permissions, the hacker gains
access to the user's device. The hacker
then sideloads 'ratmilad' onto the user's device.
This fake app is not available on
android play store or other third party stores.
The company has also mentioned that this malware was found in
applications with 'ratmilad' malware like Telegram and Trojan.
It has also been found that the hacker has
created a website for downloading other apps to spread the 'ratmilad'
malware. It was found that the hacker
propagated this malware through a link shared on other apps.
Through this malware, the hacker can steal the
user's device details, contact lists, messages, call history, account name and
allowed apps, clipboard data, GPS location data and other data.
Also, by using this malware, the hacker can
delete the files of the device or install new apps and record audio.
