Kaspersky Lab found a mobile Trojan Triada, which from a technical point of view, significantly superior to all other similar solutions. New malware is able to implement its code in all the applications available on the infected device. This Triada can change the logic of their work, carefully concealing its presence in the system .
"Triad" has full access to the programs using the root Zygote process, which is the template for all applications. As a result, getting into this process, the Trojan becomes an integral part . By the way, before "Kaspersky Lab" is considered such a possibility only in theory. However, this is not all of what is capable the malware. Thus, the program downloader installs various components Triada, carrying the necessary functions for the attacker. These modules are not available in the menu of installed applications on Android, as well as running processes, but are written without any problems in the system folders that can be accessed through a hidden Trojan gets obtaining root-rights.
Triada can be used to steal money in the purchase of additional content through the app. To do this, it captures, modifies, and filters SMS-confirmation . Since the malware penetrates into all applications, cybercriminals can potentially modify their code to implement the new vectors of attacks on users and maximize their profits. Related Products :
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