Even though users are reporting that the app is fake in the reviews on Google Play Store, it is still available for download and getting positive ratings. Malicious Android app found powering account creation service (bleepingcomputer.com) The actions of the app to hijack account creation processes for major services such …
Malicious Android apps get an update to avoid detection
Legitimate software vendors update and patch their products to combat threat actors, so it is no surprise to see that threat actors update and patch their malicious products to evade updated defences: Hacking group updates Furball Android spyware to evade detection (bleepingcomputer.com) Just make sure you manage those Android devices …
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Another report of Android malware getting into the play store: Fake antivirus, Sharkbot circles back onto Google Play store | NCC Group Newsroom (mynewsdesk.com) Do you have a position on Android devices and their use by your team when they are processing your information on them? You should have! Yesterday’s …
More Android malware
I wonder, is ransomware or Android malware the most prolific attack vector? I am constantly reporting on both – so I hope you have all taken steps to defend against both. New Android malware ‘RatMilad’ can steal your data, record audio (bleepingcomputer.com) Cheerscrypt ransomware linked to a Chinese hacking group …
A word about BYOD
I have just published an article over on our online training site – CyberAwake – looking at some of the steps in examining the risk of using employee devices for work purposes – BYOD or Bring Your Own Device. Are you using Bring Your Own Device – BYOD – to …
