This is scary,especially if you are an Android user. Anti-virus firm AVG today said it had discovered an Android malware that was capable of spying on users’ actions even when their device appeared switched off. Called PowerOffHijack, it is feared that the malware had already spread through Chinese app stores to over 10,000 devices. The malicious software will only work on rooted devices running Android KitKat or below. It takes effect when a user activates the power switch to turn off the device.
PowerOffHijack spies on Android, even when devices are off – IT PRO
http://news.google.com Feb 23, 2015
And if you select power off option, it will display a fake shut down animation, leaving the power on but the screen off. Last, in order to make your mobile look like…
AVG Detects Malware That Spies On You When Your Android Device Is Shut … – TechFrag
http://news.google.com Feb 22, 2015
The users will see shutdown animation and all the behavior an Android smartphone depicts before shutting down, but the device would not actually …
Android malware hijacks power button, empties wallet while you sleep … – The Register
http://news.google.com Feb 21, 2015
After pressing the power button, you will see the real shutdown animation, and the phone appears off. Although the screen is black, it is still on,” said…
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