New Android Malware Targets Samsung Phones, Stealing Banking Info and Bypassing Google Defenses
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Dangerous new malware campaign found targeting Samsung Galaxy devices specifically, stealing private user data.
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Malware uses accessibility services permissions to gain control of devices. This vulnerability seems to allow apps to bypass Google defenses.
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Free utility apps on the Play Store often used to distribute malware after initial harmless uploads to the store.
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Banking trojans aim to steal user credentials from major banks. Hundreds of thousands of devices infected so far.
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Users advised to avoid installing free apps from unknown developers and to scrutinize permission requests that don't match app functionality.