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SpyLoan malware has infected over 8 million Android devices through Google Play

Over a dozen Android apps on the Google Play Store are spreading SpyLoan malware, which exploits users via predatory loan schemes. These apps collect sensitive user information and permissions through social engineering, risking extortion, harassment, and financial loss. Although Google removes most of these apps, some manage to infiltrate the Play Store. A recent example is the Necro malware, which infected over 10 million Android phones through two Play Store apps.

Source: www.androidpolice.com –

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