In Hong Kong, where he recently started a wave of protests in favor of democracy, a new virus has emerged for mobile phones that surprised the experts. That’s because he is described as “sophisticated extremamento”, especially for being able to infect both Android users and iOS.
As the iOS does not allow apps from unknown sources to be installed, however, it is necessary that the user has done the jailbreak to be vulnerable. In the case of Android, a high level of ingenuity is still required to install the application on their own evil.
The virus spreads through a message in WhatsApp. Suddenly, users are overwhelmed with the message “See this Android app created by APRA Code4HK [community of developers who support the demonstrations] to the OCCUPY CENTRAL coordination”, along with the download link. Although mensangem specifically cite the Android, the virus also affects iOS unlocked.
After downloading the malware has access to user information, including links, messages and location history. The Code4HK says it has nothing to do with it. Michael Shaulov, CEO of security company Mobile Lacoon, however, believes in another culprit: the Chinese government, which would aim to spy on citizens to identify protesters
“This is the first time. we see as sophisticated malware to iOS operationally be developed by a Chinese group, “says Shaulov contact the New York Times. It is not the first time there is a virus so for the Apple platform, but it had never happened in China.
Via The Verge and The New York Times
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