Posted on 07/05/2016 8:03:35 PM PDT by Utilizer
Cybersecurity specialist Check Point has been tracking the malware called HummingBad since its discovery in February and claim there has been a spike in infected devices.
In a new report, Check Point said the malware was a multistage attack chain with two main components, which first infected Androids when people visited certain websites.
“The first component attempts to gain root access on a device with a rootkit [software] that exploits multiple vulnerabilities. If successful, attackers gain full access to a device,” the report read.
“If rooting fails, a second component uses a fake system update notification, tricking users into granting HummingBad system-level permissions.”
According to Check Point, an otherwise legitimate mobile advertising analytics agency based in Beijing known as Yingmob is responsible for the malware.
“Yingmob has several teams developing legitimate tracking and ad platforms. The team responsible for developing the malicious components is the “Development Team for Overseas Platform” which includes four groups with a total of 25 employees,” the report read.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.com.au ...
How do I find out if my devices are infected? And is it fixable?......
I am not an expert... but I would try first reading the article referenced and then following the sources linked therein.
Just a thought.
Hey, now, -it wasn’t meant to be a flame! I was just pointing out that there is a reason why we excerpt from articles of interest, instead of filling the entire first part of the thread with detailed technical analysis’, testing graphs, and lists of referenced testing data.
The article or a quick search with something like ixquick.com will soon provide pounds more info and research information.
Just being funny, not a 'flame' job!..........................
According to the PingList reference, I think you might want to let the HardwarePing FReepers know about this one. :)
Cheers!
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