Necro Trojan, Malware and Google Play
11 million devices infected with botnet malware hosted in Google Play
The researchers also found Necro infecting a variety of Android apps available in alternative marketplaces. Those apps typically billed themselves as modified versions of legitimate apps such as Spotify, Minecraft, WhatsApp, Stumble Guys, Car Parking Multiplayer, and Melon Sandbox.
These 2 Android Apps Spread 'Necro Trojan' Malware Via Google Play Store
The malware was spotted circulating via apps called 'Wuta Camera' and 'Max Browser' on the Google Play Store, according to Kaspersky.
Two Malicious Apps on Google Play Infect 11 Million Devices Worldwide: Are You Safe?
Researchers have discovered that two popular Android apps were infected with the Necro malware, compromising over 11 million devices. Learn more about how the malware operates and how to protect your device.
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 malware infects over 11M Android devices via Google Play apps
A new version of Necro malware, a form of malware that first emerged in 2019, has been found to have been installed on at least 11 million devices through apps that were distributed through the Google Play store.
Necro Trojan Infects Google Play Apps With Millions of Downloads
The Necro trojan was found in two Android applications in Google Play with a combined downloads count of over 11 million.
Necro Trojan infects Android apps again – also in Google Play
Android apps, some of which have millions of installations, have malicious code in them. Google has now removed one app; users should do the same.
Google To Block Some Sideloading And Push Android Users To Play Store
As Android Authority explains, “the Google Play Integrity API lets apps check whether your account is ‘unlicensed’, meaning you didn’t install or buy the app from Google Play. More importantly, the app can then show a remediation dialog that tells you they have to download the app from Google Play to continue using it.”
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