18) Eventbot Flashcards
1
Q
What is EventBot ?
A
It is a new malware (Trojan) discovered by CERT
2
Q
What does it do ?
A
It cheats victims secretly attacking computer or phone operating system
3
Q
What is a Trojan ?
A
It is a type of malicious software that looks legitimate but takes control of the computer and can steal personal financial info from Android phone users
4
Q
How does it cheat ?
A
It uses several icons to masquerade as legitimate apps such as MS Word, Adobe Flash and others using 3rd party application downloading sites to infiltrate into victim device
5
Q
What are the usual targets ?
A
Mostly financial applications like Paypal, Coinbase, Barclays etc
6
Q
Has it been spotted with Playstore apps ?
A
NOOO , not yet
