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Android warning: Google bans 10 more apps from its Play Store, now you need to act too

READ MORE Describing the threat these malicious pieces of software pose Check Point said: The AlienBot malware family is a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) for Android devices that allows a remote attacker, at a first step, to inject malicious code into legitimate financial applications. The attacker obtains access to victims’ accounts, and eventually completely controls their device. Upon taking control of a device, the attacker has the ability to control certain functions just as if he was holding the device physically . The dangerous financial malware was found on harmless-looking apps such as Pacific VPN, Cake CPN, BeatPlayer, QRecorder, QR/Barcode Scanner Max.

9 malicious apps you must close immediately for safer financial transactions

Highlights It take full control of mobile phone. Google removed the apps from the Play store. New Delhi: Security research firm Check Point in its research has discovered a new dropper being spread via 9 malicious Android apps on the official Google Play store. The malware family allows the attacker to obtain access to victims’ financial accounts and take full control of their mobile phone. Google has meanwhile removed the apps from the Play store after being notified by Check Point Software. The dropper, dubbed Clast82, has the ability to avoid detection by Google Play Protect, complete the evaluation period successfully, and change the payload dropped from a non-malicious payload to the AlienBot Banker and MRAT, the Check Point blog said.

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