BRATA Android Malware

An Android remote access trojan that is dubbed Brazilian Remote Access Tool Android has been found to be targeting UK, Poland, Italy and Latin American banking customers. It spreads through SMS phishing, encouraging customers to download a new security software. Once installed it downloads further malware and combined can redirect you to fake banking websites, capture your credentials and then move money to the attackers fund sources. Once a transaction is complete the app can trigger a factory reset which removes evidence of the attack.

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