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UNBELIEVABLE: This rootkit is highly persistent a standard factory reset will not remove it novoice android malware on google play infects 50 apps across 2 3 million devices here s what we know | History Defined

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  • McAfee uncovers NoVoice malware hidden in 50+ Google Play apps with 2.3 million downloads
  • Malware exploits old Android kernel and GPU flaws, persists even after factory reset
  • Injects code into apps like WhatsApp to hijack sessions; Google has removed apps but infected devices remain compromised
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