Have you ever heard of malware or spyware? The two terms are not exactly synonymous, but they can cause similar discomfort. Basically, they are malicious programs or programs that try to steal your data.
Malware is also popularly known as a virus. Overall, they can harm your computer or device. In addition, they can also be programs that specialize in capturing data.
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In this sense, spyware is spyware, as the name suggests. They can steal data, filming and recording without authorization, etc..
Therefore, a new virus has taken the peace of many developers and users. “Vultur” is malware that acts like spyware. It has the purpose of stealing data that is typed on your device.
Payments and social media could be in jeopardy
This virus usually appears hidden in fake or infected applications. Vultur accesses payment services, cryptocurrency wallets and the victim's social networks.
The way in which the virus works is based on recording the user's screen to steal the typed data. Its development aimed to initially capture bank details of European users.
All information captured by Vultur is forwarded to a hacker, or group of hackers. The criminals then perform banking transactions with the victim's data. In addition, they can blackmail by kidnapping information.
It must be emphasized that the criminal can take over passwords, logins, personal and professional data.
According to a report by Threat Fabric, a security expert, more than 8,000 cell phones were infected.
Research well before downloading apps
Usually, the virus is installed through fake apps downloaded from the Play Store. Therefore, the first form of prevention is to be careful with strange downloads.
Before downloading a new app, make sure it's a trustworthy program.
Afterwards, it's important to keep an antivirus installed and updated on your cell phone. These preventive measures are the most efficient and the most indicated in the fight against Vultur.
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