Even phone hackers can work remotely these days.
Researchers from NordVPN have been warning smartphone users to be careful of crafty cybercriminals, claiming they’re using a new technique that allows them to unlock certain smartphones from a distance.device through a charging cableResearchers say smartphone users should be aware of the technique, called GhostTouch — urging cell phone users to look out for phones unlocking by themselves.
The researchers say the goal of the hackers is to take remote control of the smartphone to “manipulate it in potentially dangerous ways,” such as accessing the device’s data and passwords, accessing unsafe services or installing malware.Getty ImagesThe scheme, called GhostTouch, was discovered by academics from Zhejiang University and the Technical University of Darmstadt .
“Unfortunately, the most common places for touchscreen hacking are public places like libraries, cafes or conference lobbies, where people place their smartphones face-down on the table,” Adrianus Warmenhoven, a cybersecurity expert at NordVPN explained. “The attackers prepare the equipment under the table in advance and launch the attack remotely.
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