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First Android Malware Called “ZNIU”” that Exploits Dirty COW Vulnerability”

Malware Family called ZNIU Discovered that Exploits the Dirty COW Vulnerability into Android Platform and it performs silent Attacks in Android Platform since last year. More than 1,200 malicious apps that carry ZNIU were found in malicious websites with an existing rootkit. Malware uses the broadcast receiver to activate the exploit code once the user connects the device to a network or by simply plugging it into a power source. It then transacts with the carrier through an SMS-enabled payment service, allowing the malware operator to pose as the device owner.”]

Source: https://gbhackers.com/zniu-dirty-cow-vulnerability/

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