Your WhatsApp chats may be at risk. Security researchers have discovered a sniffing function on some Android phones that can be used to read messages.
Unknown people are selling fake Android phones with built-in WhatsApp malware online. (Source: rafapress/depositphotos.com)
- dr Web warns of budget phones with built-in WhatsApp malware.
- The affected models are counterfeits of branded cell phones.
- They run on Android 4.4, but pretend to be Android 10.
who Whatsapp on a cheap Android phone should definitely read on. Because the security researchers from Dr. Web have discovered models with built-in sniffer functions on the net. They show changes in the system partition that it malware allowed to attack the messenger on the device.
Different attack scenarios can be used according to researchers implement, including intercepting chats or running spam campaigns.
The malware was detected on these devices
All affected models are counterfeit versions of well-known branded devices, which can already be seen from the naming.
- P48pro
- radmi note 8
- Note30u
- Mate40
In the system settings of the devices, you are led to believe that they are running Android 10, but in fact Dr. According to the web, Android 4.4 from 2013 is installed, which of course makes the devices vulnerable to further attacks.
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dr Web therefore advises to only buy Android phones from well-known brands and reputable dealers. Besides, you should a virus scanner on your phone to install.
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