Watch out for the virus: New virus update STEAL MONEY per pix!

According to cybersecurity company Cyble Research & Intelligence Labs (CRIL), GoatRAT, a known virus for acting silently on telephone sets, it gained a new update that made it even more dangerous. Malware now has the ability to steal Pix downloads from mobile phones.

Malware, short for “malicious software”, refers to any type of software designed to harm or exploit computers, networks or other devices. Malware can take many forms, including viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, and rootkits.

According to the cybersecurity company, the scam focuses on Nubank users and starts from a malicious link sent to users that passes for an official bank page, written “nubankmodulo”. When the URL is opened, the user is automatically redirected to a second website, which automatically downloads a file.

That way, criminals use cell phone resources to hack payment systems and steal transfers via Pix. In addition to Nubank, CRIL claims that Banco Inter and PagBank are also targets of the malicious program.

PagBank took a position on the situation:

“PagBank PagSeguro follows strict security standards in its information technology systems, one of the main pillars of the company. We have not detected any type of vulnerabilities in our systems. This claim of the virus below affecting our customers is false,” the bank said.

To protect yourself from viruses on your cell phone, it is important to follow some good security practices. Are they:

• Download apps from official stores such as the Google Play Store or Apple's App Store;
• Do not click on links sent by unknown numbers or emails;
• Always use biometrics for blocking;
• Use free Wi-Fi networks if absolutely necessary;
• Download an antivirus app.
• Enable two-factor authentication;
• Keep the operating system up to date.

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