DNS-hijacking allows hackers to monitor all traffic on the network, providing them with all the information they need to carry out other cybercriminal or malicious activities. Researchers at Bell Labs have discovered an Android Trojan capable of blocking routers and allowing hackers to commandeer wireless networks . The malware , known as Switcher , opens up the possibility of fraud and identity theft . Domain Name Servers ( DNS ) - lets cyber criminals monitor all traffic and direct users to web pages that contain advertisements , malware or third - party search engines .
Researchers at Bell Labs have discovered an Android Trojan capable of blocking routers and allowing hackers to commandeer wireless networks . The malware , known as Switcher , opens up the possibility of fraud and identity theft . Domain Name Servers ( DNS ) - lets cyber criminals monitor all traffic and direct users to web pages that contain advertisements , malware or third - party search engines .