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New Android Malware Discovered on F-Droid App Store

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

Security researchers have identified a new Android malware strain distributed via the F-Droid alternative app store. The malware, which mimics legitimate apps, can steal credentials and exfiltrate data. Google has been notified and is investigating the threat.

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While F-Droid is often seen as a safer alternative to Google Play, this discovery shows no platform is immune to malicious actors.
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