Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Researchers found 34 applications on Android phones that have the potential to break into victim accounts. The problematic application was identified as having the Hook malware.
The Hook malware was created by BlackRock and ERMAC hackers. Both are hackers who are also creators of banking viruses for Android.
The reputation of both of them is known to be quite terrible. BlackRock is said to be able to steal money and passwords with banking applications and ERMAC can steal contact information and bank IDs in crypto wallets.
Meanwhile, a Dutch cybersecurity company called Threat Fabric explains that Hook can exfiltrate data up to transactions. These activities can be carried out without the need for additional channels.
Hook’s ability is also not only to drain accounts. But it can also steal data from the victim’s cellphone.
For example being able to download certain files for lists stored on the device. Apart from that, it also saves all WhatsApp chats to sending messages using the victim’s account.
Hooks have been found in a number of countries around the world. Gizchina noted this malware was identified including in the United States, Australia, Poland, Canada, Turkey, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal.
List of 34 Apps With Hooks
- Logo DesignMaker
- Cute Emoji Keyboard
- Animal Doodle Drawing
- Paper Paint – Autolycos
- Dexterity QR Scanner
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Fun Paint & Coloring
- Beauty Christmas Songs
- Epica Gamebox & Hubs
- Magic Face AI
- Love Stickers
- HD Screen Mirroring
- Phone to TV – Joker
- PhotoVoice Translator
- Voice Changer Effects
- Quick PDF Scanner
- Easy Voice Change
- FastLanguage Translator
- Perfect FaceSwap
- Effects Photo Editor
- Super Emoji Editor & Sticker
- Blue Voice Changer
- Cool Screen Mirroring
- Phone Cleaner Lite
- Digital Clock – Always display
- Live Wallpapers
- Grape Camera & Photo Editor
- Blood Glucose Recorder
- Clever Clean – Batter Saver
- Album Live Wallpapers & Themes
- Screen Mirror Shortcuts
- Mind Message – Joker
- Advanced Cast Screen
- Coloring Painting
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