Beware! This virus hacks into Android phones; govt issues alert

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A new virus has emerged that affects Android smartphones. It has prompted a high-risk warning from the Indian government.

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If you are using an Android smartphone, then know that you are at a high risk of being hacked by this new virus, reveals Indian govt!

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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has warned against a malware called 'Daam'.

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The virus is capable of "bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware on the targeted devices," the government said in the advisory.

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Once the virus has bypassed the security checks on an Android phone, the Daam virus can steal crucial information on your phone.

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Daam virus can hack your call records, contacts, and camera, CERT-in said in an advisory. 

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Not just that, the virus can also modify the passwords of the device, take screenshots, and download or upload files. 

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What should you do? Android users are advised to not visit un-trusted websites or click on un-trusted links.

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Keep your anti-virus updated to avoid any threat from the virus. 

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The advisory also advised to be cautious towards shortened URLs such as 'bitly' and 'tinyurl' hyperlinks. 

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Also, do not click on links sent by strangers promising all kinds of gifts and prizes.