Rooting malware is extremely dangerous because it can gain privileged access to the Android operating system. This enables the malware to grant itself further permissions, change system settings and install additional malware. The first widespread rooting malware campaign in five years was dubbed AbstractEmu due to its use of code extraction and anti-emulation checks to avoid detection. The malware was found on Google Play and other prominent third-party app stores such as Amazon Appstore and Samsung Galaxy Store. Here are things you should look for to ensure you dont fall victim to rooting malware.”]
Source: https://threatpost.com/rooting-malware-mobile/176376/