SharkBot has evolved new abilities, making it even deadlier than before.
SharkBot abuses accessibility permissions in multiple ways to conduct its malicious undertaking. The malware can steal user credentials by logging text entered into login fields. In the case that a user’s account is protected by SMS two-factor authentication (2FA), SharkBot can bypass this protection by reading SMS messages to steal authentication codes. The malware is also capable of overlaying fake login screens directly over
A nasty bit of Android malware previously lurking on the Google Play Store has returned with additional capabilities. Known as SharkBot , the malware is designed to steal user login credentials, particularly credentials used to access financial applications. The malware has also been found to initiate money transfers directly on compromised devices.SharkBot abuses accessibility permissions in multiple ways to conduct its malicious undertaking.
