"Necro Trojan Infects Google Play Apps With Millions of Downloads"

Two apps with about 11 millions in the official Google Play app store were discovered to be infected with the "Necro" trojan, which is a multi-stage loader. It was discovered in 2019 after infecting the CamScanner - Phone PDF Creator app, which had over 100 million downloads on Google Play. The new variant of Necro is being distributed through Google Play apps as well as modified versions of popular apps and games available from unofficial sources. This article continues to discuss key findings regarding the Necro trojan found in two Android apps in Google Play.

SecurityWeek reports "Necro Trojan Infects Google Play Apps With Millions of Downloads"

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