Security in tablets and smartphones has become a priority for most manufacturers but also one of their biggest concerns. With each new release, not only physical problems but also serious errors in the internal workings of the terminals can appear.
Until relatively recently, virus and other elements such as malware, they were typical only of computers. However, the rapid increase and implementation of new supports has increased the presence of these malicious elements on our devices. We all know that they exist but… Do we know the one most present in Android terminals? Next we will talk about krysanec, a Trojan that has been giving more than a headache.
An old acquaintance
krysanec it is a common element in the operating system Android. Although not much is known about this Trojan in areas like Western Europe, it can wreak havoc among users around the world. Currently where it is causing the most problems is in Russia according to ESET companyHence, its name is quite reminiscent of this country.
Operation
La transmission of this Trojan by the terminals is very simple since it is found in a large number of applications Google Play. Using a malicious code inserted into these tools, the Trojan spreads without difficulties. Another possibility of transmission of this malware is through the camouflage, that is, it is offered as a free alternative to paid apps.
Parasite of your terminal
Another feature of krysanec is that in many cases, it is present in official applications, especially in the financial sector. This Trojan is as if it were parasitizing the app, allowing it to perform its normal functions but at the same time infecting the device.
Consequences
Just like krysanec It is also present in official apps, its harmful potential increases since in the case of social networks such as Warez it is able to enter and steal content as photographs, record audio without the user being aware or obtaining their location without their permission. The privacy failures that it can cause are great since it can also access conversations from apps like WhatsApp and subtract the contact list.
However, it can be detected
Despite the fact that this Trojan is fighting a lot, it can be easily detected since ESET has managed to identify the malicious file that makes it up. It is called Android / Spy.Krysanec.
It is better prevent
That our devices get infected sooner or later with a Trojan like Krysanec is inevitable. However, to avoid greater evils such as the theft of all our data or the dissemination without our permission of the content stolen from our terminals, we have a wide variety of security tools Although they cannot completely eliminate these threats, they can minimize their impact. On the other hand, making a responsible use from our terminals by downloading only official and certified apps, We can also reduce the damage that these elements can cause.
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