While Android makes way for customization and other nifty features, it also makes room for cyber attackers to gain access to people’s data or steal their money, thus, causing privacy concerns. Over the years, we have seen various malware such as Ghimob, Blackrock, and xHelper affect thousands of Android devices. Now, an evolved version of the malware program BRATA has been discovered that can factory reset your Android device after stealing your money using e-banking apps.
A recent research report from a cyber security firm named Cleafy details the BRATA malware. According to the report, BRATA is primarily a banking trojan that can remotely access users’ Android devices and steal their money via banking apps. However, the latest version of the program also allows attackers to remotely factory reset an Android smartphone following malicious activities.
The researchers also wrote that earlier versions of BRATA were spotted in the US previously. The newer version, however, has been recently spotted, targeting banking institutions in the UK, Italy, and Poland.
