Product
Play Protect
- First Reported
- Oct 8, 2026
- Latest Reported
- Oct 14, 2026
Reported Context (3)
- Android users are strongly recommended to keep their devices up-to-date, avoid installing APK files sourced from unofficial Android stores, and periodically run Play Protect scans. Hirudo Android Malware Replaces Banking Apps to Evade Security Checks
- disables the Google Play Store app prior to installing a payload app, likely in an attempt to bypass Play Protect safeguards, and then re-enable the app after the payload is run. Preinstalled Android Malware Turns Low-Cost Phones Into Residential Proxies
- The malware disables the Google Play Store app just before installing a payload app (probably attempting to avoid a potential Play Protect detection). Midnight Mimosa Malware Preinstalled on Android Phones Enables Ad Fraud and Proxy Botnets
Malware (17)
People (2)
MITRE ATT&CK (13)
Vendors (7)
Products (7)
Tools (5)
Industries (1)
Countries (15)
Note: Related entities, including threat actors, malware, CVEs, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, vendors, products, tools, countries, and industries, are shown when they appear in the same reporting. Their presence does not necessarily mean they were targeted, compromised, vulnerable, responsible for the activity, or directly involved in the incident.