9 Android Apps On Google Play Caught Distributing AlienBot Banker and MRAT Malware

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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new malware dropper contained in as many as 9 Android apps distributed via Google Play Store that deploys a second stage malware capable of gaining intrusive access to the financial accounts of victims as well as full control of their devices.
“This dropper, dubbed Clast82, utilizes a series of techniques to avoid detection by Google Play Protect