Don't download that ‘Among Us’ app - it could be malware

guest · Nov 26, 2020

Don't download that Among Us app - it could be malware
November 25, 2020
https://www.techradar.com/news/dont-download-that-among-us-app-it-could-be-malware

As InterSloth's latest game Among Us has quickly become a fan favorite on both PC and mobile, cybercriminals have taken note and they are now using fake versions of the game to distribute malware to unsuspecting users.

According to new research from the app protection firm Promon and its partner Wultra, more than 60 fake apps masquerading as the popular online multiplayer game have been discovered online.
Pretty sus
Promon and Wultra discovered more than 60 fake Among Us apps from at least nine different authors being distributed on third-party app stores and websites. Of these, more than 75 percent have been repackaged to incorporate malicious code which turns the legitimate game into adware. As a result, large ads appear constantly and take over the app's usual interface.
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However, several of the fake apps discovered were found to be malware droppers which are used by cybercriminals to install more severe types of malware such as banking trojans on a user's device.

CTO of Promon Tom Lysemose Hansen provided further insight on these fake Among Us apps and the dangers they pose to users in a press release, saying:

“Cybercriminals and, more specifically, malware designers, are paying close attention to the rise and fall of popular gaming trends in order to decide upon their next target. The concern here is that this particular game is very popular amongst young people [...]"
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Promon: Security researchers discover more than 60 fake apps masquerading as Among Us!

Cybercriminals are exploiting the popularity of the multiplayer game to distribute malware
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