Devious Mantax Malware Uses Dirty Tricks To Extort Android Users
The security research team at Zimperium’s zLabs has uncovered a new strain of malware targeting Android devices, which not only looks to pilfer a victim’s data but also inflict maximum psychological damage. It has been dubbed 'Mantax Otax' and is described as “sophisticated and highly aggressive,” and is only getting more potent as new versions are released into the wild.
Mantax Otax leverages sideloading on Android. For those unaware, sideloading is used to install apps that might not be available through the Google Play Store, including third-party stores such as the Epic Games Store. However, malicious actors are tricking users into installing this malware using phishing, social engineering or through shared links.
Once installed on a device, it immediately begins scanning for photos, videos, documents and databases, which are then encrypted. It’s also capable of extracting personal user data, including hardware specifications, real-time location data, and a complete overview of...
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