Not content with diverting calls, FakeCall goes further by accessing sensitive information on the victim's phone. This malware not only collects SMS messages, but also contacts, call logs, location data, and even photos stored in the device. Don't have enough?
It uses the camera and microphone to record video or audio without user consent. This is all transmitted to a command and control server from where the collected information can be exploited for further fraud or sold on the black market. FakeCall also includes a live streaming system that allows attackers to track the victim's actions in real time, or even initiate recordings to capture additional data. When we tell you that our phones listen to us…
While it seems that we cannot, for the moment, prevent scammers from perfecting their scams, we can, however, avoid falling into the trap. Already, by knowing how to detect phishing emails. Be careful when you receive an email from a stranger. Next, never open an attachment if you are not sure who it came from. Finally, if you call your bank advisor and they ask you, over the phone, to provide information such as your bank details or the code of your payment card, put an end to this call. A banking establishment will never ask you for this type of information.
