Russia discovers new spyware attacking Android devices.

LunaSpy software operates like antivirus software, gradually gaining the trust of users and then persuading them to grant access under the pretext of protecting their devices.

On August 6th, Kaspersky Lab experts announced that they had detected over 3,000 attacks targeting Android device owners in Russia using a new spyware (Trojan) called LunaSpy.

The attacks occurred sporadically from February and began to increase dramatically in June and July.

According to cybersecurity expert Dmitry Kalinin of Kaspersky Lab, the LunaSpy spyware was distributed through instant messaging applications under the guise of a security solution for smartphones and financial services. The software operates like antivirus software, gradually gaining the trust of users and then persuading them to grant access under the pretext of protecting their devices.

According to expert Kalinin, this malware records user activity on messaging and browser applications, steals passwords, and can access call logs, contact lists, and SMS messaging systems.

Kalinin, an expert, discovered a piece of code that allows stealing photos from a phone's photo library. However, according to technical analysis, the attackers have not yet used this method.

Kaspersky Lab experts warn that it cannot be ruled out that attackers may want to use the LunaSpy malware as a tool to steal money from users.

Previously, in August last year, Kaspersky Lab experts also discovered the LianSpy spyware disguised as system applications and financial services to monitor Android device users in Russia.

This software may have started operating as early as mid-2021, but it was very difficult to detect because its traces were so well concealed.

At that time, the LianSpy software only attacked specific targets and did not conduct mass surveillance.

(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/nga-phat-hien-phan-mem-gian-diep-moi-tan-cong-thiet-bi-android-post1054132.vnp