Malware Uses Magna Carta Holy Grail Of Jay-Z

The Magna Carta Holy Grail of Jay-Z was used by a malware to attack fans of the rap artist who may want to download the album into their Android-powered Samsung Galaxy devices.

Malware Uses Magna Carta Holy Grail Of Jay-Z

McAfee Mobile Security discovered the malware indicating that the Android Trojan was hidden in a suspicious version of the latest album of Jay-Z. The suspicious application was released to a number of Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Samsung Galaxy Note 2 users.

The bogus application looks similar to the actual Magna Carta Holy Grail album of Jay-Z. However, the malware transmits data to an external server each time the user restarts the device. When this happens, it would try to download and install more app packages into the device.

An integrated timer is contained in the malware. The timer actives on Independence Day and substitutes the wallpaper of the device with an image that satirizes the US president. A tagline showing “Yes we can” is also shown on the wallpaper. Apparently it refers to the current controversial surveillance program of the government.

It is possible that the Magna Carta Holy Grail malware will target the data of the user, according to McAfee. However, it is also possible that the bogus application is mainly a means of sending the message of hacktivists.

The malware also serves as a reminder that the app store of Google, Google Play, sets an open door policy for applications. The Google Bouncer is the software that Google uses to evaluate applications. However, it does not require prior approval before the applications are available for download, unlike apps available through the Apple App Store.

Therefore, it is essential to check if the application comes from trusted sources or else users may download applications such as the bogus Magna Carta Holy Grail album app.

Posted by Kade Quinn on Saturday July 06 2013, 8:32 AM EST. Ref: CNET. Link. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Entertainment, Featured News. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0