Do not grant permissions to an app that it should not need: torches and star-gazing apps don’t need access to your contacts and phone. And never grant accessibility permissions that facilitate device control unless you have a need. Once a month, scan through your phone and delete a few of the apps you no longer need or haven’t used in a long time.

The malware was spotted circulating via apps called 'Wuta Camera' and 'Max Browser' on the Google Play Store, according to Kaspersky.

The Necro trojan was first discovered in the year 2019 but it looks like it’s still working its way into apps. Two popular platforms on Google Play with a combined total of 11M downloads were said to be infected by this trojan.

This was perfectly illustrated in a report from Cyber News this week, which set out to understand “how many dangerous permissions are too many,” reporting that the 50 popular apps it checked “see no limits,” sharing the raw data to back that up.

Casino apps have become incredibly popular on the Google Play Store over the past few years. Offering a wide variety of options, from slots to poker, these apps provide an easy and convenient way for users to access their favorite casino experiences.

Enlarge / It's never explained what this collection of app icons quite represents. A disorganized app you tossed together by sideloading? A face that's frowning because it's rolling down a bar held up by app icons? It's weird, but not quite evocative.

A new Malware, Necro Trojan, has been found to be infiltrating Android devices through compromised advertising SDKs

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