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New Manic Android malware can exfiltrate data through nearby devices
A new Android malware named Manic targeting users in multiple European countries has a fallback data exfiltration mechanism that uses nearby infected devices. [...]
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🔍Threat Overview
Manic Android malware targets users in multiple European countries, combining spyware, banking fraud, and remote control capabilities with a fallback mechanism for exfiltrating data through nearby infected devices.
⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Users in Ukraine and other Central and Western European countries, as well as global fintech and cryptocurrency services
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Avoid downloading APKs from obscure sources and unofficial portals
2Deny Accessibility permissions unless required by a trusted application
3Regularly run Play Protect scans to detect and remove known malware
📦Affected Products
Operating System: Android
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