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New ‘Haken’ Malware Found On Eight Apps In Google Play Store

Malicious Android apps in official Google Play marketplace distributing new malware family. The Haken malware exfiltrates sensitive data from victims and covertly signs them up for premium subscription services. The apps were mostly camera utilities and children s games, including Kids Coloring and Inongdan The apps legitimately function as advertised, but in the background covertly perform an array of malicious functions. All of the apps have since been removed from Google Play, researchers said.

Source: https://threatpost.com/haken-malware-family-infests-google-play-store/153091/

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