A new Android Trojan threat has emerged in recent days, and even though it isn't fully developed yet, it could still have disastrous effects for people all over the world. This comes just days after it was discovered that the Android malware Xenomorph has made a comeback. It has been introduced into the ecosystem of the Google Play Store. For Android users, the Google Play Store has millions of applications for every conceivable task. Despite Google's efforts, a few potentially harmful apps manage to avoid detection. The most recent Trojan that has caused significant issues is called Nexus, and it is capable of targeting almost 450 Google Play Store apps.

Nexus:

Cleafy claims that Nexus first appeared on various hacking forums in January 2023. According to threat intelligence company Cyble, it is being disseminated through phishing pages that look like legitimate YouTube Vanced websites.

Nexus is still in the early stages of development, but it already has the power to do significant damage. On a "Malware-as-a-Service" platform, where hackers can pay other cybercriminals to access their service, Nexus has been introduced.

How does it function?

By starting overlay attacks, which involve placing an overlay or a fake version on top of an authorized banking app, Nexus hijacks a bank account. The overlay records the username and password entered by users when they log into their accounts. The Nexus phone also has a keylogger that can record any passwords that users type or autofill on their device.

In addition, the most recent Nexus version can stop its 2FA stealing feature, delete text messages that were received on the infected device, and regularly update itself by

How to stay secure?

There are several ways to protect yourself from malicious software so that hackers and cybercriminals cannot access any of your banking information.

1. NEVER download or set up software from unidentified sources. Install apps only from Google Play Store.

2. Steer clear of third-party app stores whenever possible.

3. Avoid clicking on any links you receive in text messages. Banks never request that their clients download an app from a given link.

4. To protect your smartphone from malware, install antivirus and antimalware software.

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