Security company finds new form of Android malware
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Jan 21, 2017 11:40 GMT · By Bogdan Popa Android devices are targeted by a new type of malware that secretly downloads and purchases applications from the Google Play Store, while also being capable of stealing information, such as the configured Google account.
Codenamed Skyfin, the new infection reaches Android devices with the help of a different malware known as Android.DownLoader, which usually spreads as part of applications posted in third-party stores. In other words, users who are downloading apps from any other store than Google’s are exposed to these attacks, so they should double-check each APK to make sure it’s not infected.
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