Warning for Android Users: Malware Gives Hackers Full Control of Devices
December 12, 2025332 VuesTemps de lecture: 2 minutes
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Cybersecurity experts have issued a warning to Android users about the emergence of a sophisticated malware known as Albiriox, which can provide hackers with full control over infected devices. This malware enables direct fraud and the theft of funds from banking applications without the need to compromise passwords.
Reports confirm that Albiriox can fully control the infected device and conduct financial transactions directly from the phone, boasting a high capacity for hiding within the system, making it difficult to detect and increasing the threat to users worldwide.
**Dangerous Capabilities of the Malware**
Albiriox possesses several alarming features, including:
- **Overlay Attacks:** It displays fake login windows to steal passwords and sensitive information.
- **Blank Screen Functionality:** It shows a blank screen to the user while hackers execute their operations in the background without the victim's knowledge.
Due to these capabilities, Albiriox is classified as advanced banking spyware, specifically designed to target financial applications and cryptocurrency services, featuring a complex architecture that includes loading tools, command modules, and dashboards for managing attacks.
**Urgent Recommendations for Users**
Experts advise users to take the following precautions to mitigate risks:
- Avoid installing unfamiliar applications or those not downloaded from the official Google Play Store.
- Do not download applications via links received in text messages, emails, or messaging apps.
- Check permissions before installation, considering excessive permissions as a warning sign.
- Regularly update the operating system and financial applications to receive the latest security patches.
- Enable multi-factor authentication on banking and cryptocurrency accounts, using app-based codes instead of SMS.
- Activate account alerts for any payments or new login attempts.
Experts have confirmed that adhering to these measures is essential to avoid becoming a victim of the rising fraud targeting Android users globally.
Reports confirm that Albiriox can fully control the infected device and conduct financial transactions directly from the phone, boasting a high capacity for hiding within the system, making it difficult to detect and increasing the threat to users worldwide.
**Dangerous Capabilities of the Malware**
Albiriox possesses several alarming features, including:
- **Overlay Attacks:** It displays fake login windows to steal passwords and sensitive information.
- **Blank Screen Functionality:** It shows a blank screen to the user while hackers execute their operations in the background without the victim's knowledge.
Due to these capabilities, Albiriox is classified as advanced banking spyware, specifically designed to target financial applications and cryptocurrency services, featuring a complex architecture that includes loading tools, command modules, and dashboards for managing attacks.
**Urgent Recommendations for Users**
Experts advise users to take the following precautions to mitigate risks:
- Avoid installing unfamiliar applications or those not downloaded from the official Google Play Store.
- Do not download applications via links received in text messages, emails, or messaging apps.
- Check permissions before installation, considering excessive permissions as a warning sign.
- Regularly update the operating system and financial applications to receive the latest security patches.
- Enable multi-factor authentication on banking and cryptocurrency accounts, using app-based codes instead of SMS.
- Activate account alerts for any payments or new login attempts.
Experts have confirmed that adhering to these measures is essential to avoid becoming a victim of the rising fraud targeting Android users globally.
