Understanding Types of Mobile Malware
- Spyware
Example: Pegasus
Description: Steals sensitive data like contacts, messages, location, and financial information.
- Ransomware
Example: Agent Smith
Description: Encrypts device data and demands payment for decryption.
- Adware
Example: Necro Trojan
Description: Displays intrusive ads through invisible WebView windows to generate revenue for attackers.
- SMS Trojans
Example: Joker
Description: Sends premium SMS messages to unauthorized numbers.
- Banking Trojans
Example: FluBot
Description: Spreads via SMS to steal financial data and self-propagates to contacts.
- Fake Apps
Example: Malicious apps disguised as legitimate ones.
Description: Delivers spyware, ransomware, or adware.
- Rootkits
Example: MoviSpy
Description: Provides attackers near-total control over infected devices.
- Keyloggers
Example: Anatsa
Description: Records keystrokes to steal login credentials, credit card info, and more.
- Cryptojacking Malware
Example: CherryBlossom
Description: Steals device resources to mine cryptocurrency.
- Mobile Botnets
Example: BozBox
Description: Turns infected devices into bots for distributed attacks.
