{"id":1245904,"date":"2023-05-28T06:36:39","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T01:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1245904"},"modified":"2023-05-28T06:37:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-28T01:07:16","slug":"this-android-virus-is-stealing-users-private-data-govt-issues-warning-advisory-how-to-stop-daam-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/this-android-virus-is-stealing-users-private-data-govt-issues-warning-advisory-how-to-stop-daam-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"This Android Virus Is Stealing Users&#8217; Private Data; Govt Issues Warning &#038; Advisory (How To Stop DAAM Virus?)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has issued an advisory regarding a new virus for Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mobile-Malware-Android-Phone.jpg\" alt=\"This Android Virus Is Stealing Users' Private Data; Govt Issues Warning &amp; Advisory (How To Stop DAAM Virus?)\" class=\"wp-image-1245930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mobile-Malware-Android-Phone.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mobile-Malware-Android-Phone-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mobile-Malware-Android-Phone-768x367.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Named\u2018 Daam\u2019 it is capable of stealing sensitive data, bypassing antivirus programs, and deploying ransomware on the targeted devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daam communicates with various Android APK files to access a phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is distributed through third-party websites, it encrypts files in the phone through the AES encryption algorithm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this, files get deleted from the local storage; only the ones encrypted are left behind, and with \u2018.enc\u2019 extension and \u2018readme_now.txt,\u2019 a ransom note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How it affects devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The malware puts device security in danger through the following means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capable of hacking call recordings and contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaining access to the camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modifying passwords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capturing screenshots,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stealing SMS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloading\/uploading files, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to protect oneself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download only from official app stores to reduce the risk of potentially harmful apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/technology\/daam-malware-android-devices-advisory-indian-computer-emergency-response-team-101685149851695-amp.html?utm_campaign=fullarticle&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=inshorts\">review <\/a>app details, user reviews before downloading it; also, grant only those permissions that are relevant to the purpose of the app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install Android updates as and when available, and only from Android device vendors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Do not browse un-trusted websites or follow un-trusted links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install and maintain updated anti-virus and antispyware software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be vigilant if you see mobile numbers that don&#8217;t look like genuine\/regular mobile numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not just click on a link provided in a message; do extensive research first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click only those URLs that clearly indicate the website domain; exercise caution towards shortened URLs, primarily those involving bit.ly and tinyurl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use safe browsing tools, filtering tools in antivirus, firewall, and filtering services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before giving any sensitive information, look out for valid encryption certificates by checking for the green lock in a browser&#8217;s address bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;In case there is an \u2018unusual\u2019 activity in a user&#8217;s bank account, the same must be reported immediately to the concerned bank.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) has issued an advisory regarding a new virus for Android. 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