时间:2025-04-02 15:00:03 来源:网络整理编辑:百科
Sure, your fingerprint is one of a kind, but it might not keep your personal information safe any lo
Sure, your fingerprint is one of a kind, but it might not keep your personal information safe any longer. That's because a new version of the Chameleon Android malware reportedly allows bad actors to bypass your fingerprint feature to steal your PIN.
According to researchers with ThreatFabric, the malware effectively tricks people into turning on accessibility services, which then allows attackers to change the phone from a biometric to a PIN lock. It does this, according to Bleeping Computer, by posing as legitimate Android apps and then displaying an HTML page that asks potential victims to turn on accessibility settings. This allows attackers to bypass protections, including fingerprint unlock. Then, when a victim uses the PIN to log-in instead of a fingerprint, the attackers are able to steal that PIN or any password.
People should be careful to make sure if they use an app, especially a banking app, that it is legitimate.
"These enhancements elevate the sophistication and adaptability of the new Chameleon variant, making it a more potent threat in the ever-evolving landscape of mobile banking trojans," ThreatFabric said.
Bleeping Computer noticed the primary distribution method for the malware was Android package files (APKs) from unofficial sources.
So be careful out there. Even your unique fingerprint might not be enough to protect you.
TopicsAndroidPrivacy
U.S. pole vaulter skids to a halt for national anthem2025-04-02 14:44
Here are the last words spoken by 'Harry Potter' characters before they die2025-04-02 14:30
Grandma's wrong number Thanksgiving invitation ends in the best way possible2025-04-02 14:21
How you'd love to troll your Trump2025-04-02 13:50
Metallica to seek and destroy your eardrums with new album this fall2025-04-02 13:46
Bruce Springsteen rescued by veterans after motorcycle breaks down on Veterans Day2025-04-02 13:29
Company kind of apologises for stationery covered in curse words2025-04-02 13:26
Who are the 41 lucky people Trump follows on Twitter?2025-04-02 13:22
The five guys who climbed Australia's highest mountain, in swimwear2025-04-02 13:05
Donald Trump directs his Sunday morning Twitter rant at #Recount2016年2025-04-02 12:38
17 questions you can answer if you're a good communicator2025-04-02 14:59
Kid Cudi publicly thanks collaborators and industry peers in touching letter2025-04-02 14:42
AwesomenessTV's 'Foursome' gets Season 2 release date, trailer2025-04-02 14:38
Dude drank the world's largest pumpkin spice latte in under 2 minutes2025-04-02 14:33
One of the most controversial power struggles in media comes to a close2025-04-02 13:59
7 can't2025-04-02 13:38
Muggles rejoice, the Quidditch Premier League is now a thing and it looks badass2025-04-02 13:02
Now we know what caused Europe's Mars lander to crash2025-04-02 12:58
Two astronauts just installed a new parking spot on the International Space Station2025-04-02 12:57
New York bids goodbye to Big Sexy, baseball's GIF hero2025-04-02 12:50