Anatsa Android malware downloaded 150,000 times via Google Play
Anatsa Android malware downloaded 150,000 times via Google Play
www.bleepingcomputer.com Anatsa Android malware downloaded 150,000 times via Google Play
The Anatsa banking trojan has been targeting users in Europe by infecting Android devices through malware droppers hosted on Google Play.
The five malicious apps are:
- Phone Cleaner - File Explorer (com.volabs.androidcleaner)
- PDF Viewer - File Explorer (com.xolab.fileexplorer)
- PDF Reader - Viewer & Editor (com.jumbodub.fileexplorerpdfviewer)
- Phone Cleaner: File Explorer (com.appiclouds.phonecleaner)
- PDF Reader: File Manager (com.tragisoap.fileandpdfmanager)
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But... but... muh play protect! :)
Here's the worst part:
At the time of writing, Google removed all Anatsa dropper apps from the official Android store except for the PDF Reader, which continues to be available.
I no longer see the app. At least Google is doing something.