Researchers at computer security firm Kaspersky Labs have discovered a new virus for Android that would be unlike any other malware that so far the platform has appeared.
advanced
Backdoor.AndroidOS.Obad.a, as the virus is called, according to Kaspersky goes further than any other Android viruses.
malware would use several exploits, blocking attempts to remove, try to obtain root access and numerous commands remotely perform the researchers said.
not remove
After installation, use ‘Obad’ example an exploit in Android to obtain. extensive administrative rights The software can then be removed and is no longer seen in the list of apps that have been approved by the administrator.
virus then starts searching the Internet and root access down the system. The malware could intercept data and pass it to special servers.
Windows virus
Due to the advanced nature find the researchers ‘Obad’ more like a Windows virus then resemble a common Trojan horse for Android smartphones.
The virus is spreadencrypted and remains largely encrypted to malware on the infected system has gained access to the Internet. This makes it according to Kaspersky difficult to detect and analyze the virus.
Not Play Store
malware is only possible to get through alternative appwinkels and dim websites within: in the official Google Play Store is not found
the virus. By: NU.nl / Jeffrey Weller
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