According to a recent report from Kaspersky, criminals are trading malicious loader programs that can trojanize Android applications to evade Google Play Store defenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These loader programs are particularly popular for hiding malware and unwanted software in certain application categories, including cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners, and dating apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Android Loaders are dropped into Google Play Store <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dropper apps are the primary means for threat actors to sneak malware via the Google Play Store. These apps often appear to be innocent, but after clearing the review process and amassing a significant user base, they introduce malicious updates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is achieved using a loader program responsible for injecting malware into a clean app, which is then made available for download from the app marketplace. Users who install the tampered app are prompted to grant it intrusive permissions to facilitate malicious activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n