8 Malicious Applications in Google Play Store Infects 50,000 Android Users to Steal Data and Generate Illegitimate Revenue

From gbhackers.com

Haken malware

A new clicker malware found in Google play dubbed Haken aims to gain control over the affected devices and to generate illegitimate profit.

Checkpoint researchers observed the new malware family while looking for another clicker malware BearClod.

The Haken malware is capable of exfiltrating sensitive user data from the infected device and also subscribes to premium services.

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