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These Android Banking Trojans affect over 300,000 Google Play Store users
More and more apps are being infected with Trojans. More than 300,000 Play Store users have been infected with the Android Banking Trojan, according to a new report. Those Trojans have infiltrated many Android apps.
This information was obtained from the mobile security company ThreatFabric. The malicious code is regularly detected in apps that work in disguises, such as QR code scanners, PDF scanners, and fitness apps.
Android Banking Trojan infected Apps
They worked well for what they intended, but they had a special module called a “loader”. Loaders are small pieces of malware hidden inside apps. They can connect to a remote server and download and execute additional code.
Loaders have been around for a long time, in fact, they have been around since the late 2000s. Many of these apps are submitted without malicious code, are subject to scanning, and then such code updates or more are added through. Loader fragments can be added via multiple updates.
Once the loader is complete, the app will ask the user for additional permissions. That’s why you should always think before giving permission to the app. Think about what kind of permissions the app really needs.
These different banking Trojans appeared
ThreatFabric reports that it has identified four different Android banking Trojans that use the updated delivery strategy. Those Trojans include Anatsa, Ermak, Hydra and Alien.
Once the loader has installed any of these four Trojans, they can steal credentials for social media, instant messaging, mobile banking, cryptocurrency and more. Some of them may even skip SMS-based two-factor authentication.
Now, the infected apps are shown in the image below along with the package name of each of them. All have been removed from the Play Store, but if you have them installed on your phone, be sure to delete them.
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Samsung SmartThings is collaborating with YouTube Music. The latest collaboration reiterates that the company continues to elevate the SmartThings experiences further.
Following the partnership with YouTube Music, Samsung SmartThings can tailor the Music Sync experience more effectively to users’ needs regardless of the setting or time of day.
This includes new buttons that align with familiar YouTube Music settings like Relax, Party, and Workout, creating a seamless connection between Music Sync and the YouTube Music App.
SmartThings’s Music Sync unlocks accurate content sync across music apps within the Galaxy ecosystem. This ensures users can enjoy a truly synchronized experience without limitations.
It seems collab with YouTube Music is just the beginning. Later this year, SmartThings will announce additional partner companies to enrich the Music Sync experience.
SmartThings Music Sync | Source: Samsung
SmartThings x YouTube Music
With Music Sync integration, YouTube Music Premium users can enjoy perfect light synchronization with Philips Hue bulbs while listening to their favorite songs.
For instance, when users press the Party button on Music Sync, their party playlist on YouTube Music will start playing, and the lighting will shift to a color pattern preset.
As we look to the future, we remain committed to expanding our ecosystem and incorporating user feedback to enhance the Music Sync experience even further.
Samsung News app is getting upgraded with the arrival of a popular trivia game, The Six. As part of growing the Samsung News platform, the company is bringing a fun upgrade that will elevate your feed to a whole new level.
The Six is now available to play on the Samsung News app in North America and Canada. The company is raising this new format by expanding its interactive gaming experience from Smart TVs directly to Galaxy devices.
Notably, The Fix was launched earlier this year exclusively on Samsung Smart TVs. The Six is available to play on the Samsung News platform, with more ways to play coming soon.
The Six offers daily trivia challenges where players compete by answering six questions on topics ranging from entertainment to world history, with faster correct answers earning higher scores.
The Six now on Samsung News | Credits: Samsung
With the introduction of The Six game, Samsung News continues to improve and meet audiences’ appetite for trending, breaking, and local news and engaging interactive experiences.
“Samsung’s commitment to broadening access to all types of gaming content and providing more ways for people to play continues to make our devices a top choice for players,” said Avner Ronen, Vice President of Product Development at Samsung. “As a fan-favorite game, we’ve seen the popularity of The Six on our Smart TVs and are excited to bring this engaging experience to millions of mobile devices.”
Samsung News App
Last April, Samsung launched the new Samsung News app. Replacing the Samsung Free, Samsung News app is available as a Google Discover alternative on your Galaxy phone’s minus-1 screen.
Following the launch, the Samsung News app is gradually becoming an essential destination for millions of Galaxy owners, delivering timely, curated news right to their fingertips.
With personalized morning and evening briefings, as well as custom feeds based on interests, it offers a convenient and accessible way to stay informed and engaged.
Samsung yesterday unveiled Project Moohan (Galaxy XR headset). Google also introduced the Android XR crafted for next-gen XR devices. We now have an official live demo of Android XR featuring the Samsung Galaxy XR headset.
The official live demo video of Android XR and Samsung Project Moohan (Galaxy XR headset) has been recently posted by an X user and former Google Product Manager named Bilawal Sidhu (via AndroidAuthority).
It showcases two Google representatives demoing an Android XR headset and its capabilities. Samsung will launch the XR device next year, and it’s unclear whether the product used for the demo is a prototype or a final version.
Samsung is set to usher in a new era of spatial computing segment. The first device could be a headset rather than the rumored glasses. It will be a direct competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro, which was released earlier this year.
Android XR live demo with Samsung Project Moohan | Via: Bilawal Sidhu
The headset has an indicator on the interface that shows when Gemini is active in a multimodal conversational experience. The demonstrator also scrolled a webpage with hands, the same experience as a trackpad or a touchscreen.
Android XR features “spatial windows” that allow users to move and resize them in their field of view using hand gestures. Google TV experience also showcased that lets users scroll through titles that appear floating above the real world.
Samsung’s headset could prefer Gemini over Google Assistant, given the demonstrator heard using the “Hey Gemini” hotword. Users will also be able to watch spatial VR videos and take advantage of newly built immersive map experiences.
Samsung and Google announced to further elevate the XR experience. The headset could be introduced in the latter half of the next year. The launch is far while you can enjoy a sneak peek at what’s coming to shelves next year.
First ever live demo of Samsung’s mixed reality headset running Android XR!
Gemini AI built right in, the Google apps you know and love with a very intuitive UX.
Also cool to see Google maps immersive view playing a key role which I cofounded & led product for while at Google! pic.twitter.com/kUHclfxGge
— Bilawal Sidhu (@bilawalsidhu) December 12, 2024