With the increasing number of mobile phone subscribers hackers have changed their target too. Hackers used to target computer users first, but now they are targeting mobile users. If you also use an app in your mobile phone, then get alerted. The identity of a new virus MysteryBot has been identified. This virus can intercept the incoming call (incoming calls) in a mobile phone to another. It can see your mobile's contacts, SMSs. Plus, you can take personal information from mobile to online fraud.
The security researchers of Threat Fabric have also discovered the second command of this virus. This dangerous virus can start the application on any mobile. That is, hackers can start anywhere and start the app on mobile. Also, e-mails can also be stolen. Security researchers have said that this virus is currently in the development stage. MysteryBot is being described as a dangerous virus. It is being said that its architecture is similar to Banking Trojan Lokibot. This virus had stirred a lot in the last year and it turned into a Ransomware.
Researchers have found that the MysteryBot virus runs on C & C++ servers just like Lokibot. MysteryBot encrypts all files alone. This virus deletes the original file. Also, when the user tries to remove it from the mobile, it asks for Ransom (money to remove the virus). Researchers said, "When the process of encryption is complete, the user gets the message that he has seen the pornographic material in his device."
Researchers say that malware uses new technology to log in keystrokes. The security firm has warned users about the abilities of MysteryBot. They say that this virus can target many apps. Potential targets of this virus include Bankwest, ICICI Bank's imobile, Facebook, Messenger, HSBC Mobile Banking, PayPal, SBI Anywhere Personal, HDFC Bank Mobile Banking, US Bank,
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