A new malware called BlackRock has been recently identified by the cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric. This malware has affected over 337 Android app and utilises an overlay with keylogger functionality on top of the legitimate app. It then encourages users to enter in their payment card details in order to ‘access’ the app. Moreover, with the app installed, the malware requests permission to the Accessibility feature, allowing bad actors to intercept SMS messages, spam contacts etc.
Source: Financial Express
