Operation NoVoice: Over 50 Google Play apps hid takeover malware
NewsBytes | April 7, 2026 11:39 AM CST
McAfee suggests deleting apps, updating phones
The malware connected to a remote server, sending off your device information and letting attackers send back custom codes to take over.
Older or unpatched Android phones are most at risk, but anyone who installed these apps could be affected.
McAfee suggests regularly deleting unfamiliar apps, keeping your phone updated, and being extra careful, even with popular app stores, to help stay safe.
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