Agent Smith Android malware infiltrates 25 million devices| SC Media

A new variant of mobile malware dubbed “Agent Smith” has already infected 25 million devices, 15 million of which are in India.

Check Point researchers discovered the malware disguised as a Google-related application that leverages known Android exploits and automatically replaces installed apps with malicious imitations without users’ knowledge or interaction, according to a July 10 blog post.

The malware’s behavior is similar to the Gooligan, Hummingbad and CopyCat campaigns, the post added.

Currently, the malware uses its botnet to display fraudulent ads for financial gain, but researchers noted that threat actors can easily use the malware in more intrusive attacks such as for banking credential theft and eavesdropping.

“The malware attacks user-installed applications silently, making it challenging for common Android users to combat such threats on their own,” Check Point Software Technologies Head of Mobile Threat Detection Research Jonathan Shimonovich said in the post. 

“Combining advanced threat prevention and threat intelligence while adopting a ‘hygiene first’ approach to safeguard digital assets is the best protection aga ..

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