The FireScam malware, masquerading as a “Telegram Premium” application, targets Android users through phishing websites that mimic authentic app stores. It pilfers sensitive data, tracks device activity, and gains persistence through advanced permissions. The malware relies on social engineering and phishing tactics for exploitation and avoid detection using obfuscation and sandbox detection methods.

Counterfeit Android phones are hiding pre-installed malware that can infect every system process
Kaspersky researchers have identified a new strain of the Triada Trojan, pre-installed on counterfeit Android devices. The malware, first identified in 2016, can steal personal