'AVPass' Sneaks Malware Past Android Antivirus Apps

Discussion in 'mobile device security' started by Minimalist, Jul 19, 2017.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    https://www.darkreading.com/vulnera...re-past-android-antivirus-apps/d/d-id/1329410
     
  2. ReverseGear

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    only AhnLab and WhiteArmour's AV programs stopped AVPass in its tracks most of the time, the researchers say

    Interesting.Never heard of whitearmour before. Does it also bypass google's bouncer or whatever it is called now ?
     
  3. IvoShoen

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    WhiteArmour is apparently not available in the U.S. yet.
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wangav.mtm
     
  4. roger_m

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  5. IvoShoen

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  6. ReverseGear

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    Has phone boost inbuilt - no thanks
     
  7. roger_m

    roger_m Registered Member

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    Yes, but you don't have to use it. After running a scan, there is a Boost Now option, but there's no cleaner or task killer that runs in the backgronud.
     
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