SAN FRANCISCO, May 9 -- Warning! If you see a message telling you to update the Chrome browser on your smartphone, beware, as it could be a virus.

The name of the virus is Brokewell, and this malware is currently tricking Android smartphone owners. Cybersecurity specialist, the ThreatFabric group, has issued a warning about this program, which deceives internet users with a fake update page for the Chrome browser.

The problem is that, once installed, Brokewell is a formidable foe. As a Trojan horse, it can capture and send private and sensitive information to hackers. According to ThreatFabric, the malware can, for example, reproduce login screens from applications installed on the phone, to steal logins and passwords. This applies in p...