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New variant of Android SpyJoker malware removed from Play Store after 3 million+ installs

July 14, 2022 admin Android, android/trojan.spy.joker, autolycos, billing fraud, bread, fleeceware, joker, otp, play protect, sms, spyjoker, toll fraud malware

Credit to Author: Pieter Arntz| Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:03:32 +0000

A researcher found eight malware-laden apps in the Play Store which have been downloaded over 3 million times.

The post New variant of Android SpyJoker malware removed from Play Store after 3 million+ installs appeared first on Malwarebytes Labs.

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Toll fraud malware: How an Android application can drain your wallet

June 30, 2022 admin Android, cybersecurity, Microsoft security intelligence, toll fraud malware

Credit to Author: Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team| Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Toll fraud malware, a subcategory of billing fraud in which malicious applications subscribe users to premium services without their knowledge or consent, is one of the most prevalent types of Android malware – and it continues to evolve.

The post Toll fraud malware: How an Android application can drain your wallet appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog.