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technology3 years ago•3 min saved

"Goldoson Malware Infects Millions of Android Devices via Google Play Store"

McAfee researchers have discovered that a new Android malware named Goldoson has infected 60 different apps on the Google Play Store, collectively having over 100 million downloads. The malware can collect data on installed apps, WiFi, Bluetooth-connected devices, and GPS locations, and can click ads in the background without the user knowing, causing ad fraud. Even the most recent Android models with the most updated software were affected. Users are advised to delete the affected apps immediately and only download apps from trustworthy sources. Having good antivirus software on all devices is also recommended.

via Fox News|

#android-malware #antivirus-software #data-theft

mobile-securityhacking3 years ago•2 min saved

"Massive Android Malware Outbreak: Over 100 Million Downloads Infected"

Over 100 million Google Play Store downloads have been infected by a new Android malware strain named Goldoson, which is part of a third-party software library used by more than 60 legitimate apps. The malware is capable of gathering information about installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and GPS locations, and can perform ad fraud by clicking advertisements in the background without the user's consent. The rogue component has been removed from 36 of the 63 offending apps following responsible disclosure to Google. The findings highlight the need for app developers to be transparent about the dependencies used in their software and safeguard users' information against such abuse.

via The Hacker News|

#ad-fraud #android-malware #goldoson

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

"Urgent: Delete These Malware-Infected Android Apps Now"

Over 60 popular South Korean apps, downloaded and installed over a million times, have been found to be infected with the Goldoson malware, which can collect data on apps installed on a device and connected devices via Bluetooth, GPS, or Wi-Fi. Google has removed most of the apps from the Play Store, but users should still uninstall them from their devices to prevent data theft. The malware was accidentally added by developers using a third-party library containing the components and the Goldoson malware.

via SamMobile - Samsung news|

#data-theft #goldoson #google