AbstractEmu Malware

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Summary

AbstractEmu is an Android malware equipped with threatening capabilities that allow it to take full control over the infected devices. Despite lacking the sophisticated systems often found in the threatening tools of advanced APT groups, AbstractEmu remains an effective threat that activates the moment users open any of its applications. Another abused bug is a vulnerability in MediaTek chips tracked as CVE-2020-0069 that could potentially impact millions of sold devices. If deployed to the device successfully, AbstractEmu can perform a wide variety of intrusive actions. The threat can be instructed to collect chosen files, obtain contact information including names and numbers, track the devices location, fetch and deploy additional malicious payloads and more.

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Entertainment
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EnigmaSoft
$1M to $5M