#Fake android messages full#

#Fake android messages full#

This app comes loaded with a lot of eyebrow-raising permissions for a battery app, such as reading SMS messages, pairing with other Bluetooth devices, and full network access. The pop-up presents the user with two buttons to either “Install” or “Cancel.” Regardless of what button the user actually picks, the malware then redirects them to a Google Play app that claims to help reduce battery usage. It then offers an app that can be downloaded, which will help with the problem. Once it gets a hit, it displays a system message that advises the user that the phone’s battery may be suffering under the memory load and specifically states the phone’s model to make it seem more authentic. Once the malware is on the victim’s phone, it looks for details on what the phone’s model name is. The attack is very sneaky with its method. Such is the case of the recent attack on Android devices, where 60,000 people were tricked by a fake, but authentic-looking, system message. As hackers aim more toward stealth over impact, we’re seeing attacks that are designed to be as believable as possible. Recently, however, we’ve seen a sneaky new take on this kind of attack.