Warn of a dangerous return’malware’ for Android – 20minutos.es

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Security researchers have warned of return of a ‘malware’ for Android already created problems for months. Those responsible for this threat have renewed their code to make it more dangerous . Selfmite, as it is called the virus sends messages to all the contacts of users and modify settings.

Selfmite.b also introduces an application that mimics Google Plus and download a configuration file that infects computers In June one such threat, called Selfmite.a, which could be a danger to equipment and a problem is identified for pocket users.

Selfmite.a was done with the control equipment and sending messages with malicious links to the first 20 contacts in the phonebook of the devices. The goal was to keep growing and infecting terminals. Once identified, it was possible to eliminate the effect and Selfmite.a disappeared.

Months later, this ‘malware’ has gone through a second most dangerous version . The same group of researchers identified the threat has returned in June to warn of the arrival of Selfmite.b. It has been since AdaptiveMobile from where it has been known that second version Selfmite.

In this case the threat is greater because this version of the virus send malicious messages to all phonebook contacts . Beyond pose a problem for the distribution of ‘malware’ and the cost, Selfmite.b also introduces an application that mimics Google Plus and download a configuration file that infects computers .

Researchers have confirmed that Selfmite.b has spread to many countries worldwide. In the list of countries most affected by this ‘malware’ to Android for the time is not Spain , but users should take extra precautions to keep it that way.

Here, Selfmite.b has its origin not secure downloaded and installed source applications, so users can minimize the risks if you only go to official stores for access to content.