Android’s latest nightmare: Millions of devices infected by sneaky malware

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How does Necro infect apps

 

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Which apps are affected?

 

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What is Google’s response to this?

Google is aware of the Necro malware and as I mentioned above, it has already taken down the affected apps. A Google spokesperson provided us with the following statement:

All of the malicious versions of the apps identified by this report were removed from Google Play prior to report publication. Android users are automatically protected against known versions of this malware by Google Play Protect, which is on by default on Android devices with Google Play Services. Google Play Protect can warn users or block apps known to exhibit malicious behavior, even when those apps come from sources outside of Play.

 

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4 ways to protect yourself from Necro malware

1) Have strong antivirus software:

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2) Download apps from reliable sources:

3) Be cautious with app permissions:

4) Regularly update your device’s operating system and apps:

 

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Kurt’s key takeaways

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