The digital world is wonderful, but it is also full of risks! We at Pplware have been warning our readers and today we have done so again about a banking Trojan that is capable of doing many things. Have you ever heard of the PixPirate scam?
PixPirate – Malware hides on Android smartphones
Talking about PixPirate is talking about a banking Trojan. According to what is known, this malware hides in smartphones running the Android operating system.
This malware was initially discovered in schemes in Brazil, but like all threats, it is already “spreading” to other countries. PixPirate The bank transfer platform Pix - created by the Brazilian Central Bank - is being used to defraud users.
According to the information, the whole matter begins with a message containing a malicious link requesting an update on behalf of the bank, by clicking on the link. Once victims click on the link, the PixPirate malware starts working.
When malware “settles” in a smartphone, It can handle, control, install and uninstall applications, as it allows controlling the smartphone remotely. Moreover, it also works as a key logger, can lock and unlock the screen, read, edit and delete messages (be it SMS, WhatsApp or even email) and disable Google Play Protect, among other things.
