Necro malware continues to haunt side-loaders of dodgy Android mods

September 23, 2024 at 05:38PM The Necro trojan is targeting Android users, potentially affecting millions. Kaspersky discovered the Necro campaign in 2019, exposing numerous devices to malware. Popular apps like Wuta Camera and Max Browser were affected, prompting Google to take action. Malicious modifications for apps like WhatsApp and children’s games are also concerning. Kaspersky … Read more

Necro Trojan Infects Google Play Apps With Millions of Downloads

September 23, 2024 at 12:06PM Two apps with a total of approximately 11 million downloads from Google Play were found to be infected with the Necro trojan by Kaspersky. The malware was distributed through these apps and unofficial versions of popular apps and games. The trojan can perform various malicious actions, targeting users in several … Read more

Android malware ‘Necro’ infects 11 million devices via Google Play

September 23, 2024 at 11:18AM A new version of the Necro Trojan malware for Android infected 11 million devices through Google Play via malicious advertising SDK. The Trojan was found in legitimate apps like Wuta Camera and Max Browser, with Kaspersky identifying obfuscation techniques used to hide malicious activities. Outside Google Play, it spread through … Read more