"Loapi Android Malware" Pack With Monero Cryptocurrency Miner

Latest Loapi Android Malware: We know very well the dangers of Cryptocurrency malware that can attack our PCs. We have also seen corrupt websites, running mining software in the background. Also, undermining precious resources. Now, it seems that we must be aware of the malware mining. Which can attack our smartphones.

Kaspersky's Experts Detects An Android malware "Loapi" includes a Cryptocurrency Mining Component - Can Physically Damage Your Mobile.

If you want to get malware on your Android device, it's easy. Forget unofficial sources. Malicious Apps are present in "safe" Google Play. Where they can also live overlooked for years.

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Researchers at Kaspersky Lab reveals new Android malware “Loapi”. Which lurks in fake antivirus and pornographic apps. It performs many features. Including cryptocurrency mining.

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Kaspersky Lab warns that the malware, Tojan.AndroidOS.Loapi or "Loapi", targets Android platform. The security company warns Loapi spreads through advertising campaigns. Which can cause redirects to malicious websites that download infected packages on mobile. But Loapi may also spread through fake/unofficial application stores. Also, from fake applications, pretending to be the real. It is quite general at this point. As it works with many attack vectors.

Loapi is Also Currency Mining Malware Targets Devices with Android Platform:

Loapi will look for administrative permissions on your device. Bypassing vulnerable users. Considering the prompt repeats, until the end of use. It’s likely, some users only accept, to make the privileges screen disappear.

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There are many other aspects of Loapi, which are disturbing. including "self-preservation", which is on top. 

"Loapi is fighting against the try to cancel the device administrator's permissions." Kaspersky writes. 

"If the user attempts to remove these permissions, the malicious application blocks the screen. Also, closes the window with the formation of the device administrator.

The Trojan receives from its C&C server a list of apps which are harmful. This list uses to track the installation. Also, the launch of such risky applications.

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If one of the application install or start, Trojan shows a fake message. It says, it detects some malware. Further, of course, asks the user to remove it. 

Loapi has an advertising component. Which will bomb your device with ads (including advertisements and video ads). These will generate revenue for the author. Also, includes the ability to hijack your text messages.

The weakest thing in Loapi is its skill to cryptocurrency Monero (XMR). While the quite low ARM processor of a smartphone is not exactly the ideal platform for cryptocurrency extraction. Yet, connecting the CPU of a 100% smartphone 24-7-365 for mining purposes is not exactly a great idea. 

As Kaspersky's researchers found, their test smartphone, which targetted by Loapi. Also, wrecked after two days due to the cryptocurrency mining module. The overcharged battery of the smartphone has swollen due to the heat. Also, has bent the frame of the device.

Kaspersky says, they never seen that kind of malware before. It is a "game of all trades". Given its current store of weapons in this early stage of its development. It is not known which new module inserts to sharpen its fangs. Loapi could be armed. Which could lead to the ruin of smartphones.

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