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Android Malware NoVoice Hits 50 Apps, Steals User Data
4/3/2026
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Story summary
- NoVoice, an Android malware identified by McAfee, hides in over 50 Google Play apps and has 2.3 million downloads.
- It exploits older Android vulnerabilities to persist after factory resets.
- The malware targets WhatsApp, injecting code to clone accounts and steal data.
- Google removed the infected apps, but affected devices remain compromised.
- Users should update Android and download apps only from trusted sources.
