Auto-rooting Android Malware – Daily Security Byte EP. 172

Can Android malware burrow so deep that it’s impossible to remove from your device? Today’s episode covers three new Android malware samples that automatically root your device and cause a lot of mayhem. Some think you’d have to buy a new phone to get rid of these samples. Watch the video to see what I think.

(Episode Runtime: 2:55)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x2pZ2ccbYM

EPISODE REFERENCES:

• Three Android malware families quietly roots phones and digs in – Ars Technica
• Researcher’s blog post describing these new Android threats – Lookout

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)