These are just some of the millions of malware threats that are out in the wild today, threatening Android devices around the globe. Once downloaded, the malware would display “highly pornographic” ads, which also attempted to scare users into installing fake security apps to get them to buy worthless services. Researchers from security firm Check Point discovered the malware, dubbed AdultSwine, in the apps. In January 2018, Google removed over 60 gaming apps from Google Play, many aimed at children, that contained malware that showed pornographic ads. It then used the service to send and receive messages containing additional malware and instructions. The app asked for admin privileges and then used the granted rights to register with Firebase Cloud Messaging.
In April of 2017, a new malware strain hit at least 2 million Android devices, disguised as a game guide for popular games like Pokemon GO and FIFA Mobile. When unsuspecting Android users click on the link, it installs malware that enables anonymous internet connections to access the device, allowing those who connect to it to have administrator rights to the device. The malware was capable of taking over an Android smartphone or tablet, stealing and selling a device’s user information, and downloading and installing unauthorized apps.Īlso in 2016, Mazar malware is downloaded when users click on an innocent-looking link designed to look like a multimedia message. H ummingBad malware infected over 10 million Android devices in the summer of 2016.
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