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35,000 smart phones in Vietnam infected by GhostTeam virus: BKAV

More than 35,000 smartphones in Vietnam have been affected by the GhostTeam virus, according to the BKAV Technology Group.
35,000 smart phones in Vietnam infected by GhostTeam virus: BKAV ảnh 1More than 35,000 smartphones in Vietnam have been affected by the GhostTeam virus, according to the BKAV Technology Group. (Photo: ictnews.vn)

 HCM City (VNA) - More than 35,000 smartphones in Vietnam have beenaffected by the GhostTeam virus, according to the BKAV Technology Group.

The virus takes advantage of popular Vietnamese applications in Google Play tospread and steal Facebook passwords.

Hackers provide applications like flashlights and calendars, which, afterinstalling, automatically download the virus.

The applications sound a security warning and offers suggestions on what to do,tricking users to click on a harmful link.

BKAV experts warn that smart phone users should scan their phones and changetheir Facebook password immediately if they discover the virus.

Vu Ngoc Son, BKAV Technology Group’s deputy chairman in charge of anti-malware,said: “It is very hard for users to be vigilant against viruses infiltratingthrough Google Play. In this case, users should use anti-virus software to getautomatic protection.”

Google Play has already deleted harmful Vietnamese applications, but smartphones in which they are already installed face a very high possibility ofinfection. – VNA
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