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Android malware 'Necro' infects 11 million devices via Google Play

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Summary
Nutrition label

60% Informative

Android malware ' Necro ' infects 11 million devices via Google Play in malicious SDK supply chain attacks.

New version of Necro Trojan was installed through malicious advertising software development kits used by legitimate apps, Android game mods, and modified versions of popular software, such as Spotify , WhatsApp , and Minecraft .

Necro loader installs several payloads to infected devices and activates various malicious plugins.

VR Score

39

Informative language

28

Neutral language

29

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

72

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

short-lived

Source diversity

1

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