Random pop-up dialogues on mobile devices are not anything new. There’s been plenty of malware released that spams a mobile device with pop-up ads until it’s removed.

Recently, however, we’ve seen a sneaky new take on this kind of attack. As hackers aim more toward stealth over impact, we’re seeing attacks that are designed to be as believable as possible. Such is the case of the recent attack on Android devices, where 60,000 people were tricked by a fake, but authentic-looking, system message.

What Happened?

The attack is very sneaky with its method. Once the malware is on the victim’s phone, it looks for details on what the phone’s model name is. Once it gets a hit, it displays a system message that advises the user that the phone’s battery may be suffering under the memory load and specifically states the phone’s model to make it seem more authentic. It…