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Hacker's 'trap in the world'. As a result, it is difficult to say who gets caught when. And in this situation researchers are warning about a new malware. This new malware can steal OTP. Can even hack into WhatsApp and secretly monitor. It does not end here. The virus can take away the full rights of the gadget from the hands of any user! So the researchers say, 'Sadhu beware'…

The malware was first identified by mobile security firm Zimperium. They said it's no ordinary malware at all. According to researchers, this malware called 'Mantax Otax' combines ransomware, spyware and remote-control capabilities! As a result, hackers can take complete control of users' phones in various ways.

Researchers warn that this spyware can read SMS notifications on the one hand, including messages containing one-time passwords (OTPs). It also knows call logs, contacts, browser history, installed apps, location information and Google account details effortlessly. It also targets chat apps. By abusing Android's accessibility settings, WhatsApp can steal profile details and messages, even Telegram chats. This means, private conversations can be leaked instantly without the user's knowledge.

However, researchers say that those who are using Android 9 or earlier versions are more afraid. The malware is less likely to become active in later versions. That is, there is less chance of fear if Android 10 and newer versions are available. However, this is not to say that new phones are not also at risk. As a result, keep one thing in mind to avoid this kind of 'danger'. Download the app from the Google Play Store. The dangers of installing apps from unknown websites or message links are high. So it is very important to be careful.