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Malware

AbstractEmu

According to PCrisk, AbstractEmu is the name of rooting malware that can gain privileged access to the Android operating system.

AbstractEmu is a Android malware family.

Background

PCrisk identifies AbstractEmu as rooting malware capable of obtaining privileged access to the Android operating system. The actors distributing it disguise the malware inside apps that appear legitimate, such as password managers, app launchers, and data savers, in order to lure victims into installing and running it.


Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).