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- 7 Things You Need To Know about the Hacking Team’s Leaked Mobile Malware Suite
A lot has happened since the Hacking Team's files got leaked online. Besides the number of new vulnerabilities—mostly affecting Flash Player and IE—that have been discovered, exploited, and patched, source code for the company's tools were also part of the leaked files. One of them was a particularly sophisticated malware suite called RCSAndroid (Remote Control System Android), which was sold by the company as a tool for monitoring targets.
Our researchers believe that this spying tool can be considered as “one of the most professionally developed and sophisticated Android malware ever exposed”.
But what is the RCSAndroid spying tool really capable of? Who is affected? Which devices are vulnerable? Here are some quick facts you need to know about the Hacking Team’s leaked mobile malware suite:
Trend Micro™ Mobile Security works against the abovementioned RCSAndroid app routines. The mobile security solution has a cloud scan feature that provides Trend Micro researchers with more information on unknown samples to enhance detection.
Trend Micro Mobile Security additionally provides additional security to data and guards Android mobile devices against apps that steal personal information that may leave devices vulnerable to identity theft.
Downloading from the Google Play Store minimizes the risk that third-party app stores bring. Avoid rooting your Android device as it may potentially allow unsigned apps, including malicious ones, access to stored data. This also makes it difficult to patch and update your OS and apps, which could leave your device vulnerable. Updating to the latest Android OS version is also a good security measure.
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