A virus stealing bank passwords appeared in Russia
Owners of smartphones running Android operating system can become victims of hackers. Experts from the Dutch company ThreatFabric announced the emergence of the Vultur virus capable of stealing passwords and bank card data, according to Moskva 24.
The virus records an image from the device's screen and remembers information about touches. This information can be at the disposal of cybercriminals.
To activate the virus, the user's permission for remote access is required. The presence of a corresponding pictogram indicates a possible infection of the smartphone.
To be sure to remove the virus, you should reset your device to factory settings. Vultur is distributed through Google Play apps. According to experts, he managed to penetrate 5-8 thousand devices.
Earlier, experts told how to secure their bank accounts. So, you should turn off the roaming service.
