Warning: Appeared fake FaceApp application to install malicious code on users' devices

Although the security experts warned about the risks that may occur from the terms of use of FaceApp photo editing application but the fever from this application has not shown signs of stopping.

1. This is how to ask FaceApp, the application to change faces from old children, to delete your data from their servers

Recently, experts from Kaspersky have discovered a fake FaceApp application created and used by hackers to steal user data. The fake FaceApp application has made about 500 people having trouble in just two days.

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This fake application was created to deceive users, making them think that this is the official version of FaceApp and download the installation on the mobile device. Soon, the application will report a false error and be removed. Next, an advertising software module called MobiDash will be installed discreetly in the application and start displaying ads on users' devices.

According to Kaspersky data, from July 7, 2019, nearly 800 different modules were identified.

What should users do to protect themselves?

Currently, users are easily attracted by an entertaining and trendy trend that is spread widely on social networks, FOMO status (Fear of Missing Out) can make Users ignore basic security habits such as being wary of granting application permissions.

43% of users tick all data access requests and 63% of users do not read the agreement to use when installing new applications. This is the result of a study done by Kaspersky three years ago but still has value to show the digital habits of users today.

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Basically, the danger is not about users taking online challenges or installing new applications, but because they easily grant unlimited access to applications and contacts. , private messages . This means that users have licensed production units to apply legal access to their sensitive data. These sensitive data may be hacked or misused.

To minimize the possibility of network attacks, Interent users should:

1. Download applications only from reliable sources.
2. Before downloading any application, you should read the reviews and ratings of the applications.
3. Review and carefully select the application before installing them on the device.
4. Read the user agreement, the permissions that the application requires access before licensing applications.
5. When online, users should be careful and up guard, when installing the application avoid clicking inertia with the requirements.
6. Security solutions should be installed on your device.