Users running Android smartphones are at risk of malware, so there is a need to be careful while using the phone because a small mistake can cause you great harm. Hackers are resorting to malware for everything from stealing data to emptying bank accounts. Now the terror of a new malware has drawn a line of worry on the forehead of Android phone users, recent media reports have revealed that Godfather Malware is slowly spreading its legs.

Who is the target of Godfather malware?

This new malware is targeting banking, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce apps, many things like virtual file systems, instant spoofing, and virtual process ID are helping this malware to target apps. The old version of this malware that came in 2021 had created terror in many countries and now this malware, which has returned in a new version, has become more dangerous than before which can harm you people. Security company Zimperium has found out about the new version of the malware.

Difficult to catch
This malware not only creates a fake log-in screen but also takes control of the device which you do not even know. The malware installs the host file in your phone and creates an exact copy of the original banking app in your phone, which makes it difficult to differentiate between the original and fake app. Detecting this malware becomes difficult not only for you but sometimes even for the antivirus app to catch it.

As soon as you open the app, the malware takes you to the virtual version whose interface looks like the original app. The malware monitors your every activity, this dangerous malware can harm you by stealing your password, PIN and even banking messages. When you are not using the app, this malware can also transfer money and empty the bank account without your knowledge. It is also dangerous because you can see that the app is running but the malware keeps doing its work secretly in the background.

How to protect the phone from Godfather Malware?
First method: If you want to avoid malware, download and install apps only from trusted platforms like Google Play Store.

Second method: Go to the phone settings and turn off the Install Apps from Unknown Sources option.

Third method: If there is an update related to the phone's software and security fix, install it immediately so that the phone always remains updated.

Fourth method: Do not make the mistake of clicking on a link in an unknown email or message.

In which country is the terror spreading?

According to the report of Zimperium, this dangerous malware is affecting about 500 apps in Turkey. But like its old version, this new version can also spread to other countries and harm you.

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