Oscorp Malware

The Oscorp Malware is the newest threat lurking online and trying to reach Android devices. The malware's creators have abused the Android accessibility service, just like many other malware developers before them. The user is prompted to enable the application's access to the 'Accessibility Service' as soon as it is installed – if these permissions are granted, the Oscorp Malware will gain the ability to control prompts and screen touches, read the text on the screen and much more. Plenty of other malware families exploit the extended permissions of the Android 'Accessibility Service' since it gives them the access they need to execute their threatening tasks.

The Oscorp Malware appears to be spread via online tactics, which target Android users exclusively. The websites designed to promote Oscorp Malware may tell potential victims that they need to download a 'Customer Protection' application to keep their devices secure. However, the download is not hosted on the official Google Play Store. Instead, victims are asked to download an APK file hosted on a 3rd-party site. Remember that Android applications should never be downloaded from non-trustworthy websites, and stick to downloading programs hosted on the official Google Play Store preferably.

Once the Oscorp Malware is up and running, it will be able to:

• Log keystrokes.
• Access and use the phone service.
• Send and read text messages.
• Grab cryptocurrency application details.
• Collect data from Google's two-factor authentication.

Protecting your Android device from the Oscorp Malware and similar threats can be done via several steps. Remember to download only trustworthy applications, and make sure that your device is protected by an up-to-date Android anti-virus tool. In addition to this, be wary of the permissions that new applications ask for – if they ask to access the 'Accessibility Service' and you do not trust them 100%, then you should not grant them such permissions.