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New Android Malware Surge Hits Devices via Overlays, Virtualization Fraud and NFC Theft

New Android Malware Surge Hits Devices via Overlays, Virtualization Fraud and NFC Theft

Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed the workings of Android malware AntiDot, which has infected over 3,775 devices in 273 campaigns. It is marketed as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS), designed to record device screens, intercept SMS, extricate sensitive data from other apps and potentially control infected devices remotely. AntiDot abuses accessibility services, overlays bogus login screens for fraud and suppresses alerts of suspicious activity. The malware is reportedly operated by threat actor LARVA-398 and is sold on underground forums, with 11 active command-and-control servers known to be operating.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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