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Malware targeting Huawei devices could affect 9 million units
Major app stores, both Android and iPhone, are doing their best to prevent malware intrusion, but cybercriminals still sneak through defense networks. The other day, a dangerous app was discovered in the Huawei App Gallery, an app store for Huawei devices. Russian security company Doctor Web reported on November 23 that it had discovered a variant of the malware called Cynos in dozens of games posted on the App Gallery. The malware is said to have been installed on at least 9.3 million Huawei devices. Cynos has sneaked into everything from adult apps to pet games, and according to Doctor Web, the latest version of this malware, Android.Cynos.7.origin, was found in 190 games on the App Gallery. That is. When the app with Cynos is launched, it requests various permissions, and when the user taps "Allow", it collects phone numbers and GPS information in the device. Such information makes it easier for fraudsters to target victims with additional attacks such as SMS and phone fraud. Doctor Web also points out that Android.Cynos.7.origin has the ability to display ads on compromised devices. Digital advertising fraud has been a problem around the world for years, and the costs associated with this crime are expected to reach a staggering $ 44 billion by next year. The Doctor Web team notified Huawei of the issue, and Huawei appears to have addressed the issue immediately. "The AppGallery security system has quickly identified potential risks for these apps, and we're working with developers to troubleshoot the apps," a Huawei spokeswoman said.
Lee Mathews
