45,000 Android devices infected by unremovable malware

[sidemoon]

"A new kind of Android malware capable of reinstalling itself even after being manually removed has reportedly infected more than 45,000 Android devices over the last six months.

The latest findings — disclosed by cybersecurity firm Symantec — come after a similar disclosure by MalwareBytes, which first spotted the malware in the wild in May 2019.

Called xHelper, the Trojan — affecting mostly users in India, the US, Russia — has since shot up to the top 10 list of most detected mobile malware, with Symantec observing what it calls “a surge in detections” of the malicious Android malware that can hide itself from users, download additional malicious apps, and display advertisements."

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https://thenextweb.com/security/2019/10/...r-malware/

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https://www.symantec.com/blogs/threat-in...id-malware

[Pranav]

"A new kind of Android malware capable of reinstalling itself even after being manually removed has reportedly infected more than 45,000 Android devices over the last six months.

The latest findings — disclosed by cybersecurity firm Symantec — come after a similar disclosure by MalwareBytes, which first spotted the malware in the wild in May 2019.

Called xHelper, the Trojan — affecting mostly users in India, the US, Russia — has since shot up to the top 10 list of most detected mobile malware, with Symantec observing what it calls “a surge in detections” of the malicious Android malware that can hide itself from users, download additional malicious apps, and display advertisements."

The concerning advent of xHelper highlights the increasing sophistication of Android malware. More than 45,000 devices are at risk due to its capacity to reinstall itself again, which emphasizes the need for stronger mobile security measures. To lessen the hazards brought on by such persistent threats, users must update their devices frequently, use trustworthy antivirus software, and maintain a watchful eye.Fm Whatsapp Download