Three pieces of glib Android malware get ousted by security researchers and Google

Always vigilant on Android security and development matters, XDA passed the word for three rampant specimens of Android malware identified by security researchers Doctor Web and Check Point. Two of them actually found their way into Play Store apps, despite Google's efforts to keep the place safe.

The first malware is the Skyfin Trojan. It's typically found in .APK files downloaded outside the Play store, so if you are into side-loading or straight-up pirating apps, you are putting yourself at risk – or in the hands of your antivirus software, if you have one running. Anyway, Skyfin is able ...