Xavier Malware Has Infected Over 800 Android Apps, Says Security Firm

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Xavier Malware Has Infected Over 800 Android Apps, Says Security Firm
Over 800 Android apps are infected with 'Xavier' malware, warns security firm - ET Telecom

Global cybersecurity firm Trend Micro on Friday announced it has detected more than 800 applications in Google Play Store embedded with a trojan Android malware "Xavier" that have been downloaded millions of times till date.

"Xavier" steals and leaks a user's information silently.

"The easiest way to avoid a cunning malware like 'Xavier' is to not download and install applications from an unknown source even if they are from legitimate app stores like Google Play Store," said Nilesh Jain, Country Manager (India and Saarc), Trend Micro.

 

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