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Here is an article from 3 weeks ago: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-android-malware-installs-backdoor-on-your-phone-delete-these-malicious-apps-now https:/

Here is an article from 3 weeks ago: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-android-malware-installs-backdoor-on-your-phone-delete-these-malicious-apps-now https://www.tomsguide.com/news/this-android-malware-installs... > Xamalicious is a new Android backdoor that was found to be hiding in 14 malicious apps on the Google Play Store by the cybersecurity firm McAfee.

Vinnl 3y ago
The Play Store is not an alternate Android app store though.
- kmlx 3y ago
  you just need to read the article: > The good news is that the bad apps in question have since been removed from Google’s official Android app store. However, the cybercriminals behind this campaign are also using a separate set of 12 malicious apps on unofficial third-party app stores to spread the Xamalicious malware. These apps need to be sideloaded onto your smartphone though as they are installed via an APK file. i mean, this isn't really news, is it?
  - Vinnl 3y ago
    Ah, I stand corrected - I assumed that the quote would be the relevant bit of the article, and didn't click through.