Question:BLACKROCK recently seen in the news is a:
(a) Cryptocurrency
(b) Malware
(c ) Newly discovered asteroid
(d ) Human robot
Answer:(b)
- Context:
- new Android malware named BlackRock has been discovered that steals data such as password and credit card details from 337 apps including some of the popular ones like Gmail, Amazon, Netflix, Uber, and more.
- Facts:
- The BlackRock malware is based on the leaked source code of another malware strain Xerxes which in turn is based on other malware strains. The new malware is enhanced with more features related to stealing passwords and credit card details.
- The malware steals login credentials including username and passwords) and sends prompt to users to enter payment credit card details.
- It collects data through a technique called “overlays”. It basically detects when a user interacts with a legitimate app and places a fake window on top that asks for login and credit card details before the user enters the actual app.
By-Arpit Mishra
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