Google Deletes Millions of Android Apps After Malware Discovery - DataBreaches.Net

"Google has confirmed that it has removed more apps from the Play Store after researchers discovered a dangerous malware targeting Android users. Security company Zscaler reported that the malware, known as Anatsa or TeaBot, was hidden inside apps on the Play Store. The malware steals banking login details, tracks keystrokes, and enables fraudulent transactions. According to Zscaler's ThreatLabz team, the latest variant of Anatsa is targeting more than 831 financial institutions worldwide."

"Researchers identified and reported 77 malicious apps that had been downloaded over 19 million times before removal. Google said it has deleted all reported apps from the Play Store and confirmed that Google Play Protect -which is on by default for most Android devices-was already blocking these threats. The company said no active versions of this malware remain on the Play Store."

Google removed multiple apps from the Play Store after researchers discovered Anatsa (TeaBot) malware hidden inside legitimate-looking apps. Security company Zscaler's ThreatLabz team reported that the malware steals banking login details, records keystrokes, and enables fraudulent transactions. The latest variant targets more than 831 financial institutions worldwide. Researchers identified 77 malicious apps that had been downloaded more than 19 million times before removal. Google stated that it deleted all reported apps and that Google Play Protect, enabled by default on most Android devices, was already blocking these threats. Google confirmed no active versions of the malware remain on the Play Store.

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