Millions of devices infected by sneaky malware
New Android trojan malware spotted, potentially infected over 10 million devices
You should refrain from installing certain popular apps on your Android phones, else you could fall victim to malware-driven scams.
Android's latest nightmare: millions of devices infected by sneaky malware
There have been cases when widely downloaded apps from the Play Store are infected with malware. Kurt the CyberGuy tackles the issue of a new Trojan malware.
This Android Malware Has Infected Over 11 Million Devices
Researchers at Kaspersky have discovered a malware Trojan, Necro, that has affected over 11 million Android devices. That number is just from the Play Store apps, which means the actual number of victims is likely much higher.
A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know
In an interview with Fox, Google stated that all known infected apps had been removed already and that most users should have been protected by Google Play Protect, the default antivirus on most Android devices.
Android malware 'Necro' infects 11 million devices via Google Play
A new version of the Necro malware loader for Android was installed on 11 million devices through Google Play in malicious SDK supply chain attacks.
Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store
Necro malware infects 11 million Android devices via apps on Google Play, using steganography to evade detection.
The Rise of Malware on Android: Necro Malware Infects Over 11 Million Devices
One of the latest threats involves the notorious Necro malware, which security researchers have detected on millions of Android devices.
Android owners told to delete three popular apps that could be malware-infected clones – including Google Chrome
ANDROID owners have been urged to delete three malware-infected clone apps that are impersonating popular platforms like Google Chrome. The malware targets bank accounts, and can unlock extensive
Necro malware infects 11 million Android devices through popular Google Play apps
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New Necro Malware Puts Over 11 million Android Users AT RISK; What Is This Malware And Is Your Smartphone Safe
A new version of the Necro malware has reportedly affected over 11 million Android users through supply chain attacks, malicious SDKs, and modded versions of apps and games, according to a report by Securelist.
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