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The malware, dubbed Exodus, was discovered by Security Without Borders, who first found it in Android smartphones[br][br]A terrifying new strain of malware has been discovered in both Android and ios apps, that can steal all your personal data.[br][br]The malware, dubbed Exodus, was discovered by Security Without Borders, who first found it in smartphone Android [br][br]It was hidden inside files in several apps on the Google Play Store, which once installed on a smartphone, could infect the smartphones.[br][br]The infected app firstly collects basic details about the phone, such as the phone number and IMEI number.[br][br][img src="https://z55cs7m7rg43v2f4blrxlpsgy5o3pomvrlnnihlkb3p3tm6gyxfa.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article11602471.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/1_The-Latest-Mobile-Apps-At-The-App-World-Multi-Platform-Developer-Show.jpg"]Android logo[br][br][a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/67-hotel-websites-leak-guests-14273439"]Two-thirds of hotel websites LEAK guests' booking and personal details[/a] [br][br]This information is then sent to a control server, which launches multiple binary packages aimed at tracking the device.[br][br]Finally, a programme called DirtyCOW attempts root access, giving the malware the ability to collect any data on your phone.[br][br]Worryingly, this includes your passwords, chat logs, contacts and even photos.[br][br]Thankfully, Google patched DirtyCOW back in 2016, so any recently updated Android phones are immune.[br][br][a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/microsoft-finally-admits-you-dont-14268502"]Microsoft finally admits you DON'T need to 'safely remove' USB drives[/a] [br][br]Having found the malware on Android smartphones, Security Without Borders then discovered an iOS variant.[br][br]In this instance, the attackers hid the malware in Apple’s Developer Enterprise programme, which allows companies to install custom apps on employee devices.[br][br][img src="https://get-convrse-media.cdn.ampproject.org/i/s/get.convrse.media/1x1.png"][br][br]So far it seems that only a small number of people have been affected by the virus.[br][br]To make sure you're safe, be wary about any apps you download on your smartphone - any apps that look dodgy should be avoided.[br][br] |
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