There are many threats that are designed to steal user accounts on the Internet. We are talking, for example, about email accounts, social networks, banking services … Now, they usually affect what is most used. In this case we are echoing a new threat that is capable of steal Netflix, Twitter and Instagram accounts. We are going to give some tips on what to do to avoid it.
New malware steals Netflix, Instagram and Twitter accounts
It’s about a new trojan that sneaks into Android devices. Its objective is to steal banking information from users who have Netflix, Instagram or Twitter. This malware is known as MasterFred and uses fake logins to achieve its goal.
Hackers have used the Android Accessibility Toolkit to carry out such attacks, being able to simulate screen touches and navigate the user interface. This allows you to install payloads, download and install other varieties of malware or run different operations in the background.
But there is something differential that makes MasterFred different from other similar attacks. This is it also uses HTML overlays that are used to display fake login forms and thus be able to collect information from the victim.
This type of malicious software usually arrives through fake apps that we install on the device. They pretend to be legitimate and with an appearance that can make the victim log in or give information, as would be the case in this case. But of course, all that actually ends up on a server controlled by the attackers. This is what triggers the attack itself.
This attack, as indicated by Avast security researchers, seeks to get the victim to put bank card details on fake Netflix or Twitter accounts. In addition, according to the same security researchers, at least one of the malicious applications that make up MasterFred has been on Google Play.
How to avoid being victims of this type of attack
In this case we are facing a Trojan that is capable of stealing Netflix, Instagram or Twitter accounts, as well as financial data, in Android users. However, these threats can also affect other operating systems and types of devices. That is why it is essential to be prepared at all times.
What can we do for it? The first thing is to have security programs. We must always have a good antivirus installed, no matter what operating system we are using. This is going to be an important barrier to detect and eliminate any threat.
It will also be essential to have the latest versions installed. Having all the patches and updates will help eliminate possible vulnerabilities that may appear. This will prevent some varieties of malware from attacking these flaws.
On the other hand, the common sense must be present at all times. Although we have seen that in the case of MasterFred it has been found on Google Play, it is true that it is important to always download applications from official stores like this one and not from third-party sites. It is important to change habits on social networks for safety.
