A malware masquerading as System Update is attacking Android phones

According to a report by researchers at Zimperium, this new malware disguises itself as a System Update application, which makes it hard to detect. Once installed, it takes control of Android phones stealing not only data but also messages and images among other things. — Pixabay

Do you own an Android smartphone? Then here’s a piece of information you shouldn’t ignore: security researchers have discovered a new and aggressive strain of malware that is attacking Android smartphones.

What makes this new malware more lethal than others is the fact that it cleverly hides by masquerading as a system update.