A dangerous spyware hidden inside applications that have been downloaded thousands of times has been detected in the popular application store Google Play.
This malware, which experts call “Mandrake”, can steal personal data by secretly monitoring users’ devices. So which applications contain this spyware? Here are the details…
Mandrake, which has been operating since 2016, is back with a new tactic
Mandrake, which first appeared in 2020, has now leaked to Google Play with even more advanced features. According to Kaspersky’s research, this spyware has been downloaded more than 32,000 times since 2022, appearing in the store through five different applications.
He is an expert at concealment. The malware uses advanced techniques to bypass Google Play’s security measures. For example, it can send fake notifications to trick users into downloading additional apps. It is also trying a new method to bypass security measures in Android 13 and above.
This spyware is designed to steal users’ personal data. Your contacts, messages, even files on your device may be accessible to this software. It can also take control of your device, receive remote commands, and even include your device in a botnet.
Applications that Kaspersky says are actively carrying Mandrake include:
- AirFS: 30,305 downloads between April 28, 2022 and March 15, 2024
- Astro Explorer: 718 downloads from May 30, 2022 to June 6, 2023
- Amber: 19 downloads between February 27, 2022 and August 19, 2023
- Shevabad CryptoPulsing: 790 downloads from November 2, 2022 to June 6, 2023
- Brain Matrix: 259 downloads between April 27, 2022 and June 6, 2023
The cybersecurity firm states that most downloads are from Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Peru and the UK.
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The mandrake danger has not yet disappeared. Additionally, new versions of spyware are likely to emerge. Therefore, it seems extremely important to pay attention to security measures.
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