Malware dubbed ‘BadLepricon’ contains hidden crypto miner that stealthily exploit users’ android device to perform the cumbersome computational process without their knowledge. Researchers found it in five separate apps masquerading as ‘Live Wallpaper Apps’ that had more than 100 of downloads each. They are capable of mining Bitcoin, Litecoin and Dogecoin using the victim’s device. Google had offered users refund and additional credit of $5 for the bogus antivirus app’Virus Sheild’that potentially defrauded more than 10,000 Android users.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2014/04/android-bitcoin-mining-malware-found-on.html