Malware city Blog recently reported about a new malware that masquerade as Flash Player update. Malware writers developed the malware such that it will look like the genuine product. While installing the software , it ask users enter personal information( country of origin, cell service provider,..). For Russia customers, it asks to enter the cell phone number.
Malware City said the wizard requires users during the installation process to send a code to a premium-rate telephone number in return for an activation key.
The approach is similar to the most popular con targeting smartphones these days.
"So while most people around the world are conned into paying extra charges for a free piece of software, Russian victims only face the dangers of having their phone numbers logged in to a database for further campaigns that probably use vishing (voice phishing) to inflict more financial damage," report says.
Malware city recommends users to shut off their mobile phones , if the bogus softwares attempts to dial number.
In the case of premium-rate SMS senders, the malicious code takes the guise of legitimate applications or a pirated version of a popular legitimate one to trick the users into downloading and installing them on their systems.
Malware City said the wizard requires users during the installation process to send a code to a premium-rate telephone number in return for an activation key.
The approach is similar to the most popular con targeting smartphones these days.
"So while most people around the world are conned into paying extra charges for a free piece of software, Russian victims only face the dangers of having their phone numbers logged in to a database for further campaigns that probably use vishing (voice phishing) to inflict more financial damage," report says.
Malware city recommends users to shut off their mobile phones , if the bogus softwares attempts to dial number.
In the case of premium-rate SMS senders, the malicious code takes the guise of legitimate applications or a pirated version of a popular legitimate one to trick the users into downloading and installing them on their systems.
