First Android malware written in Kotlin found posing as Swift Cleaner app and stealing user data

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First Android malware written in Kotlin found posing as Swift Cleaner app and stealing user data


Security researchers have discovered a new Android malware, written in the Kotlin programming language – the first ever of its kind to be found. The malware was found posing as a Google Play Store app called "Swift Cleaner" and already has between 1,000 to 5,000 installs.
The data-stealing malware is also capable of other kinds of malicious activities such as performing click ad frauds, remote command execution and sending SMS. According to security researchers at Trend Micro, who discovered the Android malware, it can also sign up victims for premium SMS subscription services, without their knowledge or permission.


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