Key Points
A dangerous new malware, camouflaged as Google Chrome, is targeting Android users..
The malware, linked to the threat actor 'Roaming Mantis', can execute itself without user interaction, compromising sensitive information...
With that being said, a new malware is being reported that targets Android users and disguises itself as Google Chrome, one of the most popular search engines used across the globe..
An advanced version of the Android XLoader malware, associated with the threat actor 'Roaming Mantis,' has been reported and the most concerning part of it is that it can execute itself without user interaction...
The malware, as per reports, spreads through SMS texts containing shortened URLs, redirecting users to a page where they're prompted to download an Android installation file (APK) for what seems like a harmless mobile app...
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