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A new strain of mobile malware found on an array of apps can pull out sensitive data – including audio recordings – from Android phones. Continue reading Sophisticated RedDrop Malware Targets Android Phones
A newly discovered family of mobile malware can siphon sensitive data from unsuspecting victims’ phones, record audio and trick users into incurring premium charges on their phone bills. Mobile security company Wandera said in its report about the malware, called RedDrop, that it is “one of the most sophisticated pieces of Android malware” it has seen in wide distribution. RedDrop is hidden in a set of third-party apps — generally downloaded outside of official Android channels — that appear to provide some functionality, like calculators, image editors or games. The malware has invasive capabilities that Wandera says can be used to ultimately blackmail victims. Spyware in RedDrop can collect data such as local files and photos, device information and nearby Wi-Fi networks. It can also record audio from the device’s surroundings. RedDrop sends all this data to cloud storage services belonging to the attackers “to be used in their extortion schemes and as the foundation to […]
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