06.11.2021, 07:44 |From Redaktion Chip
The original for this post comes from Schmidtis Blog*
Owner of an Android cell phone by Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi and Co.must currently be careful: security researchers have discovered several apps in the Google Play Store that contain dangerous malware.Affected users should delete them as quickly as possible from their smartphones to avoid damage.
Security researchers of the Lookout Threat Lab have identified a new rooting malware that is spread via Google Play and well-known third-party stores such as the Amazon Appstore and the Samsung Galaxy Store.
The malware was given the name "Abstractemu" because it uses code abstraction and anti-emulation tests to avoid execution during the analysis.A total of 19 related applications were uncovered, of which seven rooting functions contain, including one in the Google Play Store, the more than 10.000 downloads.To protect Android users, Google removed the application immediately after they have been informed about the malware.
Malware in Android apps: attackers can obtain control over your smartphone
Widdered malware with root functions has become rare in the past five years.Since the Android ecosystem is becoming increasingly mature, there are fewer exploits that attack a large number of devices, which makes it less useful for threats.
Although they are rare, rooting malware is very dangerous.You can issue dangerous authorizations unnoticed or install additional malware - steps that would normally require a user interaction.Due to the extended permissions, the malware also gives access to sensitive data from other applications, which is not possible under normal circumstances.
