Updated FakeCall Malware Targets Mobile Devices with Vishing
The new FakeCall variant uses advanced vishing tactics, featuring Bluetooth for device monitoring
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The new FakeCall variant uses advanced vishing tactics, featuring Bluetooth for device monitoring
Wireless features Bluetooth, NFC and UWB stay on even when the device is powered down, which could allow attackers to execute pre-loaded malware.
A first-of-its-kind security analysis of iOS Find My function has demonstrated a novel attack surface that makes it possible to tamper with the firmware and load malware onto a Bluetooth chip that's executed while an iPhone is "off." The mechanism takes advantage of the fact that wireless chips related to Bluetooth, Near-field communication (NFC), and ultra-wideband (UWB) continue to operate