New Android Trojan Chameleon Detected Targeting Australia and Poland
A new Trojan for Android, dubbed Chameleon, has been discovered targeting users in Australia and Poland since the beginning of this year. The malware program was identified as imitating the Australian cryptocurrency exchange of CoinSpot, an Australian Government agency, and the Polish bank IKO.
According to cybersecurity experts, attackers can exploit vulnerabilities such as the introduction of code, utilization of botnets, phishing, spreading harmful software, and more. These attacks can be used to steal personal data, destroy systems, extort, or carry out other malicious actions.
Fighting against the “exploitation in the wild” threats involves vulnerability detection, patch development and implementation, antivirus database updates, and training users on cybersecurity basics to decrease the risk of cyber-attacks.
It is imperative that users remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their devices against cyber threats. The increasing sophistication and proliferation of malware programs globally highlight the need for constant improvements in cybersecurity measures.
Source: Cyble