25 million Android devices infected by new malware variant dubbed 'Agent Smith'

Nicholas Fearn
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'Agent Smith' malware replaces legitimate applications with malicious versions

A new form of mobile malware has infected as many as 25 million Android devices, according to security specialists Check Point. Dubbed 'Agent Smith', the malware exploits known vulnerabilities w...

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