Beware: Android Backdoor Malware Threatens Your Device

New Android backdoor, Xamalicious, discovered in 14 malicious apps on Google Play Store

Android users are once again facing a significant threat from malware with the discovery of a new backdoor called Xamalicious. Cybersecurity firm McAfee found this malicious backdoor hiding in 14 apps on the Google Play Store, which have since been removed. Xamalicious is a .NET-based backdoor that can be embedded in any app developed using the Xamarin framework. This malware strain has been distributed on the Play Store since mid-2020, potentially infecting hundreds of thousands of devices without the users’ knowledge.