The website The Bleeping Computer reports that security researchers at Threat Fabric have discovered a new Android malware that can record everything you do on your phone. This malware, called Brokewell, can record all touches, app launches, text, images displayed on the screen and more.
It also has remote control capabilities, which can effectively give the attacker full control over your device.
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- Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware called Brokewell that can capture everything you do on your phone.
- It can record touches, app launches, text, photos and more.
- Brokewell is distributed through a fake Chrome update page and can give the attacker full control of your device.
- It can also steal sensitive data, mimic login screens and extract cookies.
- To avoid malware, it is recommended to download apps from trusted sources such as the Google Play Store.
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Scary
According to Threat Fabric, Brokewell is distributed through a fake Chrome update page. It’s a common technique to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware onto their devices.
Once the malware is installed, their phones are infected with malware that can take complete control of the devices and cause extensive damage.
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The Cybersecurity Agency describes Brokewell as “a previously unseen malware family with a variety of features.”
Brokewell has an extensive set of features that attackers can exploit to steal sensitive data from infected devices. It can mimic login screens for targeted apps and trick users into giving away their credentials to attackers.
Retrieves information
Malware can also extract cookies, capture user interactions with the device, gather hardware and software details, retrieve call logs and location, and capture ambient audio.
The attacker can also live stream the screen of the infected device so they can see everything you do. Brokewell also allows them to remotely perform touch and swipe gestures, click on the screen, type text in specified fields, and simulate physical button presses such as Back, Home and Recent.
In addition, the attacker can remotely activate the display and adjust the brightness and device volume.
This is not the first or only Android malware to exploit a weakness in the operating system.
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Many threat actors use a circumvention technique to avoid or minimize the risk of the malware being detected. Despite the persistent measures taken by Google and other providers, attackers sometimes find a way around. The best way to stay safe from malware is to avoid sideloading apps.
Always download apps and app updates from the Google Play Store or other trusted app stores, such as the Galaxy Store.
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