#MaliciousAPKs

Rafel RAT targets outdated Android phones in ransomware attacks

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June 24, 2024 at 02:44PM The ‘Rafel RAT’ malware targets outdated Android devices to conduct ransomware attacks, with over 120 campaigns detected by researchers. It primarily affects devices running Android versions 11 and older, and it can target various brands and models. Threat actors use fake apps to spread Rafel RAT, which can execute commands … Read more

Google tests blocking side-loaded Android apps with risky permissions

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February 7, 2024 at 01:59PM Google is fighting financial fraud by blocking the sideloading of Android APK files with risky permissions. Scams cost Android users over $1 trillion in 2023, so Google has launched a pilot program to scan APKs and block installations that request risky permissions. This security feature has already identified many unwanted … Read more