#GooglePlayMalware

90+ Malicious Apps Totaling 5.5M Downloads Lurk on Google Play

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May 28, 2024 at 11:02AM Over 90 malicious mobile apps, including the Anatsa banking Trojan, have been downloaded over 5.5M times from the Google Play store. These apps act as decoys and spread various malware. The Anatsa Trojan uses evasive tactics to steal sensitive banking credentials, primarily targeting Android users in Europe but expanding globally. … Read more

New Xamalicious Android malware installed 330k times on Google Play

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December 27, 2023 at 11:00AM Summary: An Android backdoor, ‘Xamalicious,’ infected over 338,300 devices through malicious apps on Google Play. Though removed, infected users need manual scans. The backdoor was embedded in popular apps, and additional malware-infected devices via unofficial app stores. The backdoor accessed sensitive data, may have ad fraud capabilities, and highlights the … Read more