Android God Mode Alert: Caution! This ‘dangerous villain’ has entered your phone, will empty your bank account in one go

New Delhi: If you also use an Android smartphone, then this news is no less than a big alarm bell for you. Crores of mobile users in the country are under the shadow of a very dangerous malware, which is being called ‘Android God Mode’. The Home Ministry has issued a high alert regarding this. This malware is so vicious that it can take complete control of your phone and wipe out your bank account in the blink of an eye.

Trap is being laid through fake apps

The NCTAU unit of the Indian Cyber ​​Crime Coordination Center (I4C) found in its investigation that this virus is spreading rapidly through fake and tempting apps. Fraudsters are especially resorting to the names of banking and government services. this malware SBI YonoRTO is trapping people by creating fake apps with trusted names like challan payment, digital life certificate and customer support. APK files are sent through WhatsApp, Telegram or unknown links, which users download without thinking and this is where the trouble starts.

What is this ‘God Mode’ and how dangerous is it?

According to experts, this malware is a new and deadly form of the ‘AlbirioX’ variant originally caught in Austria. It has been confirmed to be active in many countries including India and till now more than 3700 devices have been affected by it. Its most scary feature is misuse of ‘Accessibility Service’. As soon as it is installed, it asks you for permission for the service which is actually made to help the disabled. As soon as you click on ‘Allow’, hackers get ‘God Mode’ i.e. super power of your phone.

Steals your OTP while sitting in the background

Once they gain control, hackers can see your phone’s screen (screen mirroring), see what you’re typing (keystroke logging), and even steal your passwords. The most dangerous thing is that when you do any transaction, it silently gets active in the background, reads your OTP and transfers the money to another account without your knowledge. The Home Ministry in its advisory dated March 30 RAT (Remote Access Trojan) It is said that its main target is Fintech, Crypto and UPI apps.

Government’s strict advisory: stay safe like this

To avoid this trap of cyber criminals, the government has issued some strict instructions. Always remember to download any app only from Google Play Store or official website. Go to Settings and immediately check whether you have given ‘Accessibility Permission’ to any unknown app. Always keep your phone updated with the latest security updates and ignore unknown SMS or calls.

If you are a victim of any kind of cyber fraud, then without delay 1930 helpline call or Register your complaint at. You can also scan your phone with a trusted antivirus like Avast or Malwarebytes. Remember, only a little vigilance can save you from this big financial loss.