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Beware: 90+ Malicious Apps on Google Play Steal Data from Millions
Malicious Android apps, including the Anatsa banking trojan, were found on Google Play with over 5.5 million installations. Despite removals, Anatsa continues to target financial apps globally. Always review app permissions to avoid malware and adware.
Hot Take:
When 90+ malicious apps can slip through Google’s Play Store review process, it’s time to start treating app downloads like a high-stakes game of whack-a-mole. Your move, Google!
Key Points:
- Over 90 malicious Android apps were found on Google Play, amassing 5.5 million installations.
- Anatsa (Teabot) banking trojan is on the rise, targeting 650 banking apps globally.
- Anatsa uses a four-stage payload loading mechanism to evade detection.
- Two recent Anatsa dropper apps were downloaded 70,000 times before removal.
- Other prominent malware families include Joker, Facestealer, and Coper.
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