"Evolved Android Malware: Auto-Execution Threat for Users"

A new variant of Android malware called MoqHao has been discovered, which automatically executes on infected devices without user interaction, targeting users in France, Germany, India, Japan, and South Korea. This malware is associated with a Chinese financially motivated cluster and is distributed via smishing techniques, with the latest iteration running automatically upon installation and prompting victims to grant risky permissions. Additionally, a previously unknown cybercrime syndicate named Bigpanzi has been linked to compromising Android-based smart TVs and set-top boxes for conducting distributed denial-of-service attacks, posing a significant threat to social order and stability.