Millions of devices infected by sneaky malware
Necro malware infects 11 million Android devices through popular Google Play apps
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed malware managed to sneak into the Google Play app store, infecting more than an estimated 11… Continue reading Necro malware infects 11 million Android devices through popular Google Play apps The post Necro malware infects 11 million Android devices through popular Google Play apps appeared first on ReadWrite.
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.
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.
11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play
The modular design of Necro opens myriad ways for the malware to behave. Kaspersky provided the following image that provides an overview.
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.
A virus infected more than 11 million Android devices. Here’s what we know
The Necro malware uses devices to generate revenue and income streams for the attacker.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
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