Q. What is ‘Snowblind’, recently seen in news?
Answer: Malware
Notes: A new Android malware called 'Snowblind' targets users to steal banking credentials by bypassing anti-tamper mechanisms using the 'seccomp' security feature. Snowblind repacks apps to avoid detection and utilizes accessibility services to remotely view screens, disabling biometric and two-factor authentication. It primarily infects devices via apps from untrusted sources and is most active in Southeast Asia, posing a significant threat to banking app security.
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