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Throughout this week, a cell phone blackout caught attention in U.S. Without knowing the reason for the problem, users reported the difficulty in accessing the devices on social networks. So, who was with the operators ATT, Verizon It is T-Mobile reported several network outages at various times. But everything has an explanation… Or not!

At the same time that the cell phone blackout occurred, two solar flares hit the planet. In this way, many users related the events. But not everything is as it seems. According to the scientist Ryan Frenchof National Solar Observatory of the USAejections from the sun only cause degradation in radio waves where there is daylight, which was not the case in U.S.

Rapid Fire X-class flares from Region 3590! An X1.9 followed by an X1.7, both causing short-lived R3-level #RadioBlackouts. Ongoing radio & #GPS/#GNSS disruptions over Australia, Indonesia, India, and East Africa now (see colored regions in map). Aviators check ICAO advisories! pic.twitter.com/b3EEcvH5Ta

— Dr. Tamitha Skov (@TamithaSkov) February 22, 2024

BEYOND THE CELL PHONE BLACKAGE!

In recent weeks, the system Android became the target of a new virus, which drew attention for its quickness in installing itself on cell phones. Thus, known as a new version of XLoader, it came to light after spreading via text messages (SMS) and fake apps (malicious APKs). His operation takes place secretly to steal data and intercept two-step authentication codes.

For those who don’t know yet, criminals send text messages (SMS) and indicate a necessary update of the Google Chrome. However, users who accept the recommendation end up installing malware, which works secretly, as it asks for some authorizations such as acting in the background. This way, the owner of the cell phone Android doesn’t even notice the movement.

It is worth noting that the virus only needs to be installed. Once this happens, the user will not be able to prevent personal data from being stolen. As the crime progressed rapidly, the cybersecurity company, McAfeeidentified the group Roaming Mantis responsible for this new threat. Warned about the coup, the Google acted quickly and started creating updates that promise to prevent the action.