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ToxicPanda Android malware uses VPN permissions to block Google Play

The ToxicPanda Android malware has evolved with new malicious functionality, expanding its targeting to 349 applications and adding suppo…

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The ToxicPanda Android malware has evolved with new malicious functionality, expanding its targeting to 349 applications and adding support for 167 remote commands. The malware now requests VPN service permissions to create a local interface that allows it to control network traffic passing through it. The feature enables ToxicPanda 2.0 to block communication from Google Play and Google Play Services.

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