"Android XLoader Malware Can Now Auto-Execute After Installation"

A new version of the XLoader Android malware executes automatically on infected devices, thus requiring no user interaction to run. XLoader, also known as MoqHao, is an Android malware operated and most likely created by the financially motivated threat group called Roaming Mantis, which has previously targeted users in the US, UK, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The malware is primarily distributed via SMS text with a shortened URL pointing to a website containing an Android APK installation file for a mobile app. McAfee researchers report that recent XLoader variants can launch automatically after installation, enabling the malware to run stealthily in the background and gather sensitive user information. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the new version of the XLoader Android malware.  

Bleeping Computer reports "Android XLoader Malware Can Now Auto-Execute After Installation"

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