"New Android Malware Family Highlights Evolving Mobile Threat Capabilities"

A new Android malware family by the name of RedDrop was discovered by security vendor Wandera. RedDrop is capable of performing malicious activities such as stealing different types of data, eavesdropping on users via live audio recording, and increasing SMS charges. The capabilities of this new malware highlight the growing advancement of mobile malware. This article further discusses the discovery, distribution, capabilities, and prevention of RedDrop, as well as the increased targeting of mobile devices by cybercriminals. 

Dark Reading reports "New Android Malware Family Highlights Evolving Mobile Threat Capabilities"