Kaspersky, the antivirus provider, has discovered the Triada malware on counterfeit Android phones. The malware operates undetected, granting attackers full control of infected devices and has infected over 2,600 users. It has previously been preloaded on cheap Android phones and has now been found on counterfeit versions of popular smartphones. The malware can control messaging apps, monitor browsing activity, change addresses for cryptocurrency transactions and inject links. The malware is expected to have been installed by hackers exploiting supply chains or by vendors to generate revenue.
Hackers hit Ukrainian state agencies, critical infrastructure with new ‘Wrecksteel’ h
Ukraine suffered three cyberattacks in March targeting government agencies and critical infrastructure using a new spy malware called ‘Wrecksteel’. Ukraine’s computer emergency response team (CERT-UA)
