Another Cryptocurrency Malware Found on Google Play Store
Despite how Google is trying to make its App Store save and secure for Android users, some apps are still proving to be smarter.
A Cryptocurrency Malware called 'Clipper' was spotted on Google Play Store by researchers at ESET.
The cryptocurrency-stealing Clipper was found hidden in an app impersonating MetaMask as it does not have its official app. After the malware was reported on Twitter, MetaMask tweeted:
We would appreciate if @GooglePlayDev would reserve trademarked names for apps, especially repeat phishing targets like us.
MetaMask is a browser extension which allows Ethereum based-app to run without installing Ethereum full node.
Clipper is a dangerous malware, it can steal user's data and change recipient address to a fake one. However, the malware was reported and got deleted from the Google Play Store on February 1.
It is the reason I do not download much for the fear of such malwares @horpey
Yeah, one has to be extremely careful nowadays with app downloading.
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