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Necro Trojan malware infects millions of Android devices
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.
Necro Trojan malware infects millions of Android devices through two Google Play apps
Presence of the malware was found on two Play Store apps, namely Benqu's Wuta Camera and the now-removed Max Browser. The former boasts over 10 million downloads, and contained the Necro Trojan from version 6.3.2.148 (July 18) through version 6.3.6.148 (August 20).
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 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.
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.
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.
Google Play Store Warning—Do Not Install These Apps On Your Phone
Do not grant permissions to an app that it should not need: torches and star-gazing apps don’t need access to your contacts and phone. And never grant accessibility permissions that facilitate device control unless you have a need. Once a month, scan through your phone and delete a few of the apps you no longer need or haven’t used in a long time.
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Necro malware continues to haunt side-loaders of dodgy Android mods
M devices exposed to trojan, Kaspersky says The Necro trojan is once again making a move against Android users, with up to ...
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Disney to Stop Using Slack After a Hack Leaks 1TB+ of Internal Data
In an internal memo shared this week, CFO Hugh Johnston says most Disney teams will move away from Slack by the end of this ...
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Google's Monopoly Harms the Open Web, Worsens Inflation, Experts Argue
The US Department of Justice's lawsuit against Google's ad-tech business is well underway after months of legal discovery and ...
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