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Security researchers recently came across a new version of the Vultur trojan posing as McAfee Security app on Android devices, eventually allowing hackers to take over your phone.

Security researchers at McAfee have discovered a new variant of the infamous XLoader malware that can automatically run itself and steal sensitive information from Android devices.

Dubbed 'Chameleon Trojan', the malware uses the 'Accessibility service' on Android devices to disable fingerprint and face unlock and even tracks the user's app usage habits so it can run when the device is not in use.

Researchers suggest threat actors are using unsupported or heavily modified compression techniques to pack malware in regular APKs and evading detection by security softwares.

CherryBlos malware was discovered in April this year and is known to disguise itself under app names like GPTalk, HappyMiner and SynthNet.

The trojan SDK, named Android.Spy.SpinOk, adds various features to JavaScript code present on webpages

Android phone users have been asked to beware of a new virus in town called ‘Daam’, which can change your password and read your personal chats.

A new variant of Drinik Android banking virus may steal your crucial bank credentials by employing screen recording and keylogging.

"This malware captures the credentials when users log into their net banking apps and access bank accounts. The new version of SOVA seems to be targeting more than 200 mobile applications, including banking apps and crypto exchanges/wallets," the advisory said. 📲 SOVA Trojan Virus: New Mobile Banking Virus for Android Phone Prowling in Indian Cyberspace.

Android users alert! Dangerous Joker virus returns, delete these 14 apps immediately - The Joker malware can extract private information like device information, address book, text messages and OTPs from infected Android devices.