This latest threat is a variant of a recently discovered trojan called ANDROIDOS_NICKISPY which is able to record phone calls.
This new version stands apart from the rest because it is capable of answering incoming calls if the phone's screen is turned off and if the calls originate from a number predefined by the attackers.
New Android Spyware Threat Disguises Itself as Google App
This new version stands apart from the rest because it is capable of answering incoming calls if the phone's screen is turned off and if the calls originate from a number predefined by the attackers.
New Android Spyware Threat Disguises Itself as Google App