Necro trojan targeted more than 11 million Android devices, spreads via modded Spotify and WhatsApp

A new version of the Necro malware has reportedly affected more than 11 million Android users via malicious SDK supply chain attacks and modded versions of apps and games.

According to a recent report by Securelist, a new version of Necro loader discovered last month by Kaspersky was spotted in a modded version of apps as well as some apps on the Google Play Store.

The Necro trojan was installed via several methods like legitimate apps, game mods, and even modded versions of popular apps like Minecraft, Spotify and WhatsApp.