![]() In the early days of the internet, remote access trojans, or RATs, let snoops spy on victims through their webcams. This kind of malware has far-reaching access to a victim’s device and comes in a variety of forms and names, but largely does the same thing. Google has seen malicious apps slip through its filters before. When reached, a Google spokesperson would not comment on what steps the company was taking to prevent the malware from entering the Android app store. Mittal confirmed that the malicious app was never installed on Google Play. But many older devices don’t run the latest apps, forcing users to rely on older versions of their apps from bootleg app stores. It’s why Android devices warn users not to install apps from outside of the app store. Tricking someone into installing a malicious app is a simple but effective way to compromise a victim’s device. The malware can take full control of an affected device. A screenshot of the malware masquerading as a system update running on an Android phone.
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