The virus, disguised as an improved version of Whatsapp, has spread to 500,000 Android devices

Cybersecurity specialists working in the field Android focused on one of the malware spreads among the devices. So. that, malware that attracts the attention of experts January from the month Google Play Store spread over and already 500,000 units entered the system of the device. Malware according to the information provided Whatsappmore advanced versions of (Whatsapp Mods) disguised as. According to experts, cybercriminals are unofficially malware GBWhatsapp, OBWhatsapp and Whatsapp Plus have integrated into their applications.

Because such applications, which extend the functionality of ordinary Whatsapp, are very popular among users, cybercriminals have decided to integrate malware into their systems. Malware operators using a service called Flurry Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store were able to enter the stores. In addition to adding malware APK by downloading the file and disguising it as an upgrade to an improved Whatsapp. After all these processes, malware can redirect the user to malicious sites and may display a dialog box for entering confidential information.