A global cyber-security firm has detected applications with "Xavier" malware in Google Play Store
The global cyber-security firm has detected more than 800 applications in Google Play Store embedded with a Trojan Android malware “Xavier”. Global cyber-security firm Trend Micro on Friday announced it has detected more than 800 applications in Google Play Store embedded with a Trojan Android malware “Xavier” that have been downloaded millions of times till date. Based on data from its “Mobile App Reputation Service”, the team found that Xavier’s stealing and leaking capabilities are difficult to detect because of a self-protect mechanism through the use of methods such as string encryption, internet data encryption and emulator detection. “The easiest way to avoid a cunning malware like ‘Xavier’ is to not download and install applications from an unknown source even if they are from legitimate app stores like Google Play Store,” said Nilesh Jain, Country Manager, Trend Micro.
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