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Malicious Android ‘Vapor’ apps on Google Play installed 60 million times

March 23, 2025March 23, 2025 geekfeed0Tagged Adware, android, Android malware, apps, google play, malware, mobile, Vapor apps

Over 300 malicious Android applications downloaded 60 million items from Google Play acted as adware or attempted to steal credentials and credit card information. The operation was first uncovered by IAS Threat Lab, who categorized the malicious activity under the name “Vapor” and said it has been ongoing since early 2024. IAS identified 180 apps as part […]

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New Android malware ‘Necro’ infects 11 million devices via Google Play

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 geekfeed0Tagged Adware, android, Android malware, google, google play, Google Play malware, Google Play Store, Malware Loader, Necro Trojan

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. This new version of the Necro Trojan was installed through malicious advertising software development kits (SDK) used by legitimate apps, Android game mods, and modified versions of popular software, such as Spotify, […]

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