GoldPickaxe is a new, malicious software for Android and iOS, i.e. Apple devices – reports the portal. Malware spreads, among others: through messages sent via popular instant messengers.
A new cyber threat. Be careful what you install on your phone
According to cybersecurity experts from Group-IB, the new threat is probably spread by the Chinese group GoldFactory. It has other similar programs at its end such as: GoldDigger, GoldDiggerPlus and GoldKefu. This software primarily targeted owners of Android smartphones. However, Apple users should also be afraid of the latest “product”.
“Using messages sent via popular messengers, fraudsters try to persuade the victim to install a malicious application. On Android, this includes a program called Digital Pension, but in total there are over 20 malicious applications” – we read on telepolis.pl. When it comes to Apple devices, cybercriminals try to convince the user to install an MDM (Mobile Device Management) profile.
Identity theft and bank account attack
How does GoldPickaxe work? Once installed, the malware runs in the background. According to cybersecurity experts, it intercepts, among others: “photos of our face, collects text messages, redirects website traffic, and even asks for ID scans.” There is one goal: to steal the identity and gain access to the victim’s bank account. GoldPickaxe mainly affects users from Asia, but it has also been discovered in, among others, for users in Spain.
Source: Gazeta
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