Security Discovery: 1st Kotlin-Based Malware In Google Play Store discovered. Malware capable of remote command execution, information theft, SMS sending, URL forwarding, and click ad fraud. Trend Micro has reportedly told Google about the issue; its heard that Google Play Protect reportedly has protections in place to protect users from this new malware. The malware, by its nature, would remain unnoticed; victims would most likely be in for a surprise, or rather a mild shock, when they get their next phone bill.”]
Source: https://hackercombat.com/security-discovery-1st-kotlin-based-malware-in-google-play-store/