Beware: New Android Malware Evades Detection with Stealthy APK Compression
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PhoneArena
Researchers have discovered a new type of Android malware that can evade antivirus apps by using a previously unknown compression method for APKs. The method is undetectable by current security measures, allowing the malware to bypass security as a regular app. However, the good news is that none of the apps using this method have been found on Google's Play Store, meaning users who do not sideload apps are unlikely to be affected. Additional cybersecurity companies have joined the investigation, uncovering that some APKs also use abnormally large filenames that cause analysis tools to crash.