There is a new threat alert for a new type of Android Android malware that can record your calls, and hijack your phone. Every week we see a new malware alert, and this one seems pretty serious aswell.
The latest alert was revealed in a report by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK. And this one is resistant to antivirus apps. And might cause some serious damage to your data.
Learn about the Android malware that can record your calls, hijack your phone
The latest Android Malware in 2023 can record your calls, steal the data on your phone before encrypting it, and finally, it can lock you out of your phone according to Tom’s Guide.
For starters, the name of this new malware is Daam, and just like previous malware attacks it goes for your phone’s data.
The way it sneaks into your phone is inside sideloaded apps. These are apps that you’ve downloaded from any source other than the Google Play Store.
Sometimes, antivirus apps will detect malware catching a ride onto your phone this way, but unfortunately, that’s not the case with Daam.
Once the infected app is installed, Daam malware will make sure that your phone is left for dead. As it will be able to do a list of dangerous things that you might fear.
This includes being able to Record any incoming or outgoing calls, even from 3rd party apps like WhatsApp. Steal your files, including media and contacts. Encrypt your files so that you can’t access them.
Change your device password or PIN to lock you out of your phone. All these attacks seem horrific and that’s why you need to take a closer look at how to avoid falling victim to it.
How to avoid the Daam 2023 Malware
The best way to avoid this particular malware is to stick to downloading apps from the Google Play Store. As it’s safer than the wild west of installing apps from the open web.
If you’ve sideloaded any apps recently that didn’t come from a source that you are 100% certain is secure, you should consider deleting them just to be safe.
While this particular malware is antivirus-proof, we still recommend a good antivirus app to help bolster your security online.