The malware named Necro in two popular Play Store apps,
- a Fire Camera,
- and it has since been deleted Max Browser programs were discovered.
Also, malware is it can also be found in modified versions of popular apps such as WhatsApp, Minecraft and Spotify. The latter practice, during which hackers use clones of known applications to introduce malware into devices, is considered common among cybercriminals.
He is of Russian background Kaspersky security firm reports that the Necro Trojan primarily generates revenue for attackers by displaying compromised advertisements. By running these advertisements in the background, they are able to continuously generate advertising revenue for the hackers.
The company reports that infected apps are extremely common:
the two apps mentioned separately have more than 11 million downloads combined.
Experts recommend users to remove these applications and run security scanning tools immediately.
A Google is already investigating the case. It is crucial for users to be extra cautious when downloading apps. Using the Play Protect feature and regularly checking your devices can help protect against similar threats.
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