The New Android Malware "Mandrake" To Steal Your Data

Each and everyday there  are different malware that shows up and each with it own unique style. On the 15-05-20  Cybersecurity firm Bitdefender reported a new Android  Malware called Mandrake of which to the report have been there since 2016(Google Playstore).

List Of App Affected With The Mandrake Malware

• Abfix

• Coincast

• Car News

• Noroskrope

• SnapTune Vid

• Office Scanner

• Currency AE Conventor

All these apps were found in different sections on Google Playstore Category and the most interesting part os that the hackers behind this malware also have a Facebook page which they always respond to every user complaint and fix the issues which been reported making the app look legit.

Once activated, it can steal cryptocurrencies and applications credentials such as Facebook, manipulate text messages, enable screen recording, send notifications, track the user's location, initiate calls along with even factory-resetting a phone to remove any traces of its existence.

 This is an example of the license agreement asking the user to agree( but in terms the only thing the user is agreeing on is allowing the hacker to gain android system authority or full control of the device.

For now, all the app effect have been removed from the Playstore but this still tells has that if such an app can remain undetected for such a long time 2016-2020 affecting millions of users.