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Android emulator abused to introduce malware onto PCs

ESET has revealed a campaign that targeted users of NoxPlayer, a popular Android emulator for PCs and Macs. Researchers believe certain sections of the BigNox infrastructure were compromised. Its thought that either the attackers replaced the legitimate update file with malware, or changed the file name or download URL to point to a destination they controlled. The researchers also observed that throughout the end of 2020 and the start of 2021, certain victims were infected with other malware. This particular attack on a gaming emulator company may seem unusual, but it aligns with the current trend.”]

Source: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/awareness/2021/02/android-emulator-abused-to-introduce-malware-onto-pcs/

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