Spy Software hits iOS and Android Smartphones
For Past 15 days, spyware ‘Hermit’ has been hitting Android and iOS smartphones. It takes full control of the mobile and listens to conversations once it installs on phone. It is currently spreading to Android and iOS smartphones and is used to take control of the mobile remotely. It seems to specifically target some users living in Italy and Kazakhstan. After installation, the malware retrieves text messages, photos, videos, and can hijack the camera and microphone of the targeted mobile. The people behind Hermit are believed to be part of RCS Labs, an Italy-based spy software solution provider. This immediately recalls the famous Pegasus scandal, the application of which was installed on the smartphones of many personalities.
How does Hermit get to your mobile?
According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group lab, in some cases, mobile operators have been involved since the first symptom for the victim is the deactivation of mobile data on their smartphone. After this, an SMS appears to come from the operator that seems to restore connectivity but the moment the code enters the smartphone, its content is fully accessible to the remote operator.
In any case, for the moment, it is easy to escape because the explanation page is displayed in Italian. She suggests installing a messaging application to solve the problem. Among them is the WhatsApp icon. An icon that links directly to the viral load. Finally, the last clue comes when you try to validate the installation of this pseudo patch via messaging. It is asked to authorize its installation from a source other than the App Store or the Play Store, which is a rather bad sign.
On their part, Tech Giants Apple and Google have already implemented countermeasures by revoking all certificates associated with Hermit.
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