FakeCall is a sophisticated Android malware that is now capable of taking control of your phone and rerouting calls to fraudulent numbers.
Imagine making a phone call to your bank but ending up speaking to a hacker on the other end of the line. That is precisely what the sophisticated Android malware FakeCall is now capable of doing, according to a report from Zimperium's zLabs research team. As Zimperium explains, FakeCall utilizes a technique called 'vishing' . The goal is to trick victims into disclosing sensitive information such as credit card numbers and banking details through fake phone calls and voice messages.
This gives the app the ability to manage incoming and outgoing phone calls. Here's what can happen next, according to Zimperium's researchers: • Identity Fraud: By exploiting its position as the default call handler, the app can modify the dialed number, replacing it with a malicious one via the setResultData method, deceiving users into making fraudulent calls. • Hijack Calls: The malware can intercept and control incoming and outgoing calls, covertly making unauthorized connections.
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