Strand Hogg Virus or Malware

The StrandHogg vulnerability is mostly infected the android OS without accessing root mode and use vulnerability based on weakness seen.

Promon security researchers have found proof of a dangerous Android vulnerability named 'StrandHogg’, that allows real-life malware to pose as legitimate apps, with users unaware they are being targeted.

What’s the impact?

• All versions of Android affected, including Android 10*
• All top 500 most popular apps are at risk still we are still not listed how many apps are vulnerable
• Real-life malware is exploiting the vulnerability
• Till now 36 malicious applications exploiting the vulnerability was identified
• The main thing is vulnerability can be exploited without root access
• When exploited by hackers
• They can listen to the user or victim through the microphone
• Take photos through the camera and view the mobile screen.
• Read and send important SMS messages they will take control without the knowledge of the victims
• Make and/or record phone conversations with victims knowledge
• Phishing login credentials by watching the mobile screen
• Get access to all private photos and files on the device and may be use to gain from information gathered.
• Get location and GPS information and target the victims.
• Get access to the contacts list and miss use or sell at dark web
• Access phone logs and modify everything.

How to identify or avoid from this virus:

• Check the mobile access or permission to applications

• Please avoid the application which are asking for permission or ask to download.
• Check whether without your knowledge any apps installed.

Beware of virus and Malwares. Use your end devices securely.