"A Malware Can Bypass ‘2FA’ In ‘Android’ Phones, Researchers Found"

Researchers have discovered the distribution of malware via the Google Play Store that can evade security firewalls. This discovery follows Google's confirmation that some low-end Android devices contain pre-installed malware. According to cybersecurity researchers from We Live Security by ESET, Google's new SMS restrictions can be circumvented by specific applications that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. These malicious applications can bypass two-factor authentication (2FA). As a result of the evasion of 2FA, one-time passwords (OTPs) in SMS 2FA messages can be accessed. In addition, OTPs from emails can also be accessed by the malware. This article continues to discuss the capabilities and evolution of the malware. 

Z6 Magazine reports "A Malware Can Bypass ‘2FA’ In ‘Android’ Phones, Researchers Found"