A newly identified Android trojan, Brokewell, can steal user information and provide attackers with the ability to take control of infected devices, threat detection company ThreatFabric reports. Brokewell is being distributed via fake application updates, such as newer Chrome browser iterations. Brokewell can also perform screen streaming, and supports various commands that allow the attackers to take full control over the infected device and perform various actions on the screen, including touches, swipes, clicks, scrolls, text input, and more.

Read more: https://www.securityweek.com/powerful-brokewell-android-trojan-allows-attackers-to-takeover-devices/

About the Author

OODA Analyst

OODA is comprised of a unique team of international experts capable of providing advanced intelligence and analysis, strategy and planning support, risk and threat management, training, decision support, crisis response, and security services to global corporations and governments.