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<ul><li>A new malware dubbed xHelper has already infected 45,000 devices and might be making its way to Jio users. </li><li>The trojan malware looks to be targeting users in India, the US and Russia. </li><li>xHelper doesn’t show up among listed apps or the launcher, and even if you install it — it will make its way back onto your device. </li></ul>A new Android-based malware has been making the rounds over the past six months and it’s targeting users in India, the US and Russia. On some phones, it’s even disguised as ‘<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/reliance-jio-plans-made-more-money-but-added-fewer-subscribers/articleshow/71651933.cms">Jio</a>’. <a href="https://www.symantec.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/xhelper-android-malware">Sysmatec</a> suspects this because the malware is planning to target Jio users sometime in the future — that’s a pool of nearly 500 million subscribers. The trojan dubbed xHelper has already infected 45,000 devices. The <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/malware-affecting-jio-apps-whatsapp-flipkart-and-hotstar-primarily-targeted-indian-users-through-alibabas-app-store/articleshow/70168751.cms">malware</a> hides in the background, doesn’t show up on the launcher, and even if you uninstall it — it will just reinstall itself and go back into hiding. The persistent piece of malware is capable of downloading unnecessary apps onto your phone cluttering memory and displaying ads, according to Sysmatec’s analysis. Malware that can’t be seen and can’t be removed The <keyword id="8272441" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="xhelper-malware">xHelper malware</keyword> is structured in such a way that it doesn’t have a regular user interface. Instead of a whole application, it disguises itself as an application component. This makes it possible for it to do two things. One, the phone doesn’t list itself as an application, so there’s nothing to uninstall. Two, there’s no way to launch it manually and open it up. The malware’s launch will only be instigated by external events — this includes acts like putting your phone on charging, or rebooting the device. Once it’s up and running, the malware runs as a foreground service. So, even when you clear cache as memory runs low — there’s a minimal chance of xHelper being shut down. Even if it’s somehow stopped, it will restart on its own. A ray of hope Of all the samples that Sysmatec analysed, none were from the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/how-to-set-up-google-play-store-to-accept-upi-payments/articleshow/70944135.cms">Google Play Store</a>. The cyber security company believes that there’s a high possibility that xHelper can only make its way onto a phone with something is downloaded from unknown sources. Sysmatec also observed that the malware is more prevalent on phones from certain brands, but did not disclose which specific smartphones are vulnerable. xHelper is among <a href="https://blog.malwarebytes.com/android/2019/08/mobile-menace-monday-android-trojan-raises-xhelper/">Malwarebytes</a>’ ten most detected list. It was added to their list in May 2019, and has since removed the infection from nearly 33,000 devices — and that number continues to rise. Nobody the malware’s origins or where it’s coming from — just that it’s a growing threat that needs to be averted. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tcs-hacked-and-data-leaked-to-chinas-operation-cloud-hopper/articleshow/69969506.cms">TCS was hacked for its clients by China’s cyber spy campaign: Report</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/malware-affecting-jio-apps-whatsapp-flipkart-and-hotstar-primarily-targeted-indian-users-through-alibabas-app-store/articleshow/70168751.cms">Malware affecting Jio Apps, WhatsApp, Flipkart and Hotstar ‘primarily targeted’ Indian users through Alibaba’s app store</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/heres-why-facebook-is-suing-the-nso-group-over-the-whatsapp-hack/articleshow/71814518.cms">Here’s why Facebook is suing the NSO Group over the WhatsApp hack</a>

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<ul><li>A new malware has affected 25 million smartphone users globally, most of whom are from India, according to a report by Check Point. </li><li>The primary point of entry for the malware called ‘Agent Smith’ was through Alibaba’s 9apps.com mobile app store. </li><li>But it was only able to latch onto devices that are still running an outdated version of Google’s operating system, Android affecting Jio’s suite of apps, Flipkart, Truecaller, Hotstar and WhatsApp. </li></ul>WhatsApp’s biggest market, India, is vulnerable to a new malware called ‘Agent Smith’ and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/jack-ma-told-alibaba-staff-to-have-lots-of-sex-at-a-mass-wedding-for-his-employees/articleshow/69310072.cms">Alibaba</a>’s app store — 9apps.com — could be the reason why. It’s not just <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-can-sue-you-for-sending-bulk-messages/articleshow/69771841.cms">WhatsApp</a> but other popular apps like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/hotstar-vip-subscription-plan-price-features-original-content/articleshow/68532179.cms">Hotstar</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/reliance-jios-app-crosses-10-million-downloads/articleshow/54482294.cms">Jio Chat</a>, Jio Play, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/amazon-vs-flipkart-house-of-flagships-for-new-smartphones-in-india/articleshow/69408528.cms">Flipkart</a> and Truecaller have been affected by the malware, according to <a href="https://research.checkpoint.com/agent-smith-a-new-species-of-mobile-malware/">Check Point.</a> Instead of the original app, you might have a version that is filled with malicious ads which will litter your device. It’s not just 9apps that’s reportedly at fault. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/10-Years-After-Matrix-Trilogy-Agent-Smith-Stars-In-GE-Ad/articleshow/21177954.cms">Agent Smith</a> uses vulnerabilities in previous versions of Android to latch onto devices. So, the malware only gets onto your phone if you haven’t updated it to the latest version of Google’s operating system. The Israeli security company also found that while the malware was primarily focused on users in India, it has made its way onto 25 million devices — including Android phones in the US and the UK. Undercover on your phone Users downloading WhatsApp from 9apps, rather than the Google Play Store, have inadvertently been loading the malware onto their devices. It takes over WhatsApp and other primary apps on your device, to replace them ad-filled versions. Agent Smith makes its way onto your phone just like any other app. It’s usually disguised a photo editing tool or an adult game in the app store which starts to penetrate the system after the app is installed. Disguised as a legitimate Google update tool, Agent Smith then replaces original apps on your phone will malicious versions. And, there aren’t any notifications that will warn you. The apps and the ads themselves aren’t dangerous per se, according to the researchers who made the discovery, but the malware’s true intent might extend beyond showing ads. <div type="ExtQuote" text="Due to its ability to hide it’s icon from the launcher and impersonate any popular existing app on a device, there are endless possibilities for this sort of malware to harm a user’s device." auname="Check Point report"></div>

 Check Point also noted that it found indications that the hackers were working their way onto Google’s Play Store with 11 apps containing a ‘dormant’ piece of the software. A simple remedy If you’re one of the people who has been using 9apps and you’re afraid that Agent Smith might have made its onto your phone, there’s a simple to check to find out. Make your way to your menus Android settings and find the Apps Menu. In the list of apps, look out for names like ‘Google Updater’, ‘Google Installer for U’, ‘Google Powers’ or ‘Google Installer’. In case you have any of those apps on your phone, yes, you have been affected. But the solution is also simple. Simply uninstall the affected app. And, in the future, download apps only from Google’s official Play Store to stay safe. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-indian-government-wants-to-build-its-own-whatsapp-for-official-communication/articleshow/69983904.cms">The Indian government wants to build its own WhatsApp for official communication</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/whatsapp-curbed-by-indian-army-to-stop-foreign-intelligence/articleshow/70138133.cms">Indian Army fears that foreign intelligence may be using WhatsApp to profile its officers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-human-resource-development-ministry-wants-to-link-students-social-media-accounts/articleshow/70138862.cms">The Indian government wants a handle on students' social media profiles —and that has sparked an outrage</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="10387" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="microsoft" source="Orion">Microsoft</keyword>’s new <keyword id="11902444" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="windows-11" source="Orion">Windows 11</keyword> security feature is aimed at helping protect users from malicious apps.</li><li>With <keyword id="6355645" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="android" source="Orion">Android</keyword> apps now available on Windows 11, this feature offers an important layer of protection against malware.</li><li>However, there’s bad news for those who have installed Windows 11 already.</li></ul>Microsoft has been adding a slew of new features to Windows 11 since its launch late last year. Among the additions is a new security feature that aims to protect you from malicious apps on your computer, but there’s a major issue even before it is rolled out to users. Microsoft announced the new <keyword id="13556513" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="smart-app-control" source="Orion">Smart App Control</keyword> feature for Windows 11 at its “future of hybrid work” seminar, apart from several other announcements like a tabbed file explorer, video conferencing improvements thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), system-wide live captions and more. The addition of <keyword id="1454990" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="smart-app" source="Orion">Smart App</keyword> Control is important for one major reason – Android apps. With <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/how-to-download-and-install-android-apps-and-games-on-windows-11/articleshow/89611106.cms">Android apps now available</a> on Windows 11 computers, thanks to Amazon Appstore, and soon, Google’s Play Games service, it is important that there is a mechanism to ensure users are protected against malicious apps. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="89611106" title="Windows 11 Android app support is now rolling out, here’s how to download and install Android apps and games on your computer" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Android apps have long been a popular vector to spread malware, and despite Google’s best efforts, malware has often been spotted on the Google Play store. With Windows 11 adding Android app support, it opens up millions of computer users across the world to another vector of attack. <div type="image" title="Android apps" msid="90680906" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;You can download and run Android apps on Windows 11 now&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is Windows 11 Smart App Control?" comment="subhead" text="What is Windows 11 Smart App Control?">What is Windows 11 Smart App Control?</cmsannotation> Microsoft is bringing some of the security enhancements, known as SmartScreen, from its Edge browser to the Windows 11 operating system. It’s worth noting that SmartScreen has been available in the erstwhile Internet Explorer as well. Smart App Control employs a similar technique to protect you against malicious apps that you may have downloaded without knowing whether they are safe or not. Every time you download and run a new app, Smart App Control uses code signing and artificial intelligence to only allow those processes which are deemed safe. The feature uses “trillions of signals”, according to Microsoft’s vice president of OS security, David Weston. If that sounds interesting to you, then here’s the bad news – you will have to reset your computer if you are already running Windows 11. “Smart App Control will ship on new devices with Windows 11 installed. Devices running previous versions of Windows 11 will have to be reset and have a clean installation of Windows 11 to take advantage of this feature,” Weston said. Essentially, Microsoft is penalising early adopters of its latest operating system, and those who have held back from updating now have another big reason to stay on Windows 10. Apart from this, Microsoft has also announced other security enhancements like credential guard enabled by default and personal data encryption, among other enterprise-grade security features. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/how-does-tata-neu-fare-among-reliance-jio-amazon-flipkart-and-paytm/articleshow/90678639.cms">How does Tata Neu fare among Reliance Jio, Amazon, Flipkart and Paytm? Here is what all are included in it</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/best-performing-cryptocurrencies-in-2022/articleshow/90679104.cms">Best performing cryptocurrencies in 2022 so far</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/intel-suspends-operations-in-russia-will-continue-to-support-russian-employees/articleshow/90679482.cms">Intel suspends operations in Russia, will continue to support Russian employees</a>

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Cybersecurity firm <keyword id="412137" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kaspersky">Kaspersky</keyword> has detected a new version of the <keyword id="8794922" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ginp-banking-trojan">Ginp banking Trojan</keyword>, and it is more powerful than it was before. The <keyword id="54201" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Malware">malware</keyword> was first detected in October last year and now, a new version has been spotted. What is a banking trojan? A banking trojan is a program that tries to obtain confidential information about users and clients using banking and payment systems. The trojan often intercept OTPs from banks to make a payment without the victim noticing. What is Ginp? Ginp is a banking trojan and when it was first spotted, it used to send the victim’s contacts to its creators, stole card data and intercepted text messages. Now, it has started sending users messages and push notifications to get the user to open banking apps. The notifications are designed in a way that the user expects to see a form for entering card details. It then overlays the app with a phishing window to steal user data. For this, it uses the phone’s accessibility functions that allows it to see the screen and tap buttons or links. As per the <a href="https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/ginp-mobile-banking-trojan/32478/">report</a>, in one such instance, a user was sent a notification from the Play Store. The notification said – “We are missing your credit or debit card details. Please use the Play Store app to add them securely.” When the user clicked on the notification, a form to enter the card details was shown to him. However, this form was not sent by Google Play and any information entered here would directly go to the malware creators. Similarly, fake SMSes from banks are also being sent to users, warning them that suspicious activity has been detected on their accounts. The trojan is able to create fake SMS with any text from any sender. How to protect yourself from banking trojans? <ul><li>Do not click on links in text messages if the message seems suspicious to you. </li><li>Download apps only from the Play Store and do not install apps from unknown sources. </li><li>Do not give accessibility permission to any app that does not require it. </li><li>Be careful while giving apps the permission to access SMS. </li><li>Do not click on suspicious push notifications. </li></ul>See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/new-android-flaw-bluefrag-exploits-your-phones-bluetooth-to-send-malware/articleshow/74060573.cms">New Android flaw Bluefrag exploits your phone's Bluetooth to send malware</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/scammers-whatsapp-stealing-money-how-to-protect/articleshow/72976604.cms">Scammers are now using WhatsApp to steal money - here’s how you can protect yourself</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/new-malware-on-the-rampage-might-target-jio-users-next/articleshow/71819198.cms">New malware on the rampage might target Jio users — and uninstalling it won’t help</a>

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