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In case you missed it: Bank info-stealing malware found in 90+ Android apps with 5.5M installs (mashable.com)

submitted 6 months ago by return2ozma@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Hobo@lemmy.world 19 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

For a real answer here's the Zscaler blog write up: https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/technical-analysis-anatsa-campaigns-android-banking-malware-active-google

It looks like they are doing it after app install with a malicious patch. This patch asks for SMS and accessibility access to gain privileges necessary to get into the banking apps. I haven't thoroughly read it but just looking at the attack chain that's what I gleaned.

[–] Miaou@jlai.lu 4 points 6 months ago

Ugh, TIL zscaler actually does more than just send my PII to the USA without my consent.