New Delhi. In the digital era, everything from banking in Smartphone to personal information is available on the smartphone. In such a situation, the government has issued an alert regarding a dangerous malware “God Mode”. It is being told that this malware can give complete control of the Android phone to hackers and can also empty the user’s bank account.
working under the Ministry of Home Affairs National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) has issued a high-level advisory for Android users. In this, the malware named “God Mode” has been described as very dangerous, which can turn the phone into a remote control device.
What is ‘God Mode’ malware?
‘God Mode’ means complete control. This malware asks for accessibility permission after being installed in the phone. Once permission is granted, hackers can view the phone’s screen, tap it, and do many other things without the user’s knowledge.
How does the attack happen?
- WhatsApp Or the link is sent through SMS
- banking updates or Google Play Services APK is downloaded in the name of
- Hackers gain control of the phone as soon as the app is installed.
- Malware can read OTP and even tap the screen itself
- In many cases the app also hides its icon
What is in danger?
- banking app passwords
- OTP and message
- Contacts and call logs
- Camera and microphone access
- Call forwarding control
Necessary measures for prevention
- Only Google Play Store Download the app from
- Do not install APK file from WhatsApp or link
- Do not give Accessibility permission to unknown apps
- If you see suspicious activity on the phone, reboot in Safe Mode.
- To stop call forwarding dial ##002#
What to do if the phone gets hacked?
- Factory reset your phone immediately
- Call Cyber Helpline 1930
- cybercrime.gov.in File a complaint at
Experts say that with a little caution such cyber attacks can be avoided. The safest way is to stay away from unknown links and suspicious apps.
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