An Android malware disguised as a Huawei app has been circulating via WhatsApp. Once installed with permissions granted, it can capture and steal your username and passwords.
This malware spreads via victim’s WhatsApp by automatically replying to any received WhatsApp message notification with a link to [a] malicious Huawei Mobile app,
So, how does this malware spread and infect other users? According to Stefanko, the malware uses WhatsApp’s quick reply feature to send messages with the malicious links as replies.These links redirect potential victims to a convincing web page that resembles Google’s Play Store. It then prompts users to download and install a fake Huawei app. This malicious app then prompts users to grant it permission to read notifications as well as run in the background.
In addition, it also asks users to allow it to draw over other apps. If you are not familiar, this basically allows the malware-ridden app to overlay itself on top of other apps running on the device. This then allows it to capture and steal all your credentials like usernames and passwords. Stefanko notes the malware only sends one message per hour to the same contact. This is done, so the app does not arouse suspicions at first and scarily enough, it remains operational as long as possible before it being detected and removed.
He added that the contents of the message and the link to the malicious app are fetched from a remote server. This means the malware can be used to redirect unsuspecting victims to other malicious websites and apps.
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