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by admin@serverstalk.net in security
on Fri December 14, 2018, 00:59 (#14) 
ESET researchers have discovered a new Android Trojan using a novel Accessibility-abusing technique that targets the official PayPal app, and is capable of bypassing PayPal's two-factor authentication.
A report elaborates: At the time of writing, the malware is masquerading as a battery optimization tool, and is distributed via third-party app stores.
After being launched , the malicious app terminates without offering any functionality and hides its icon. This video, courtesy of ESET, demonstrates the process in practice.
( https://www.welivesecurity.com/2018/12/11/android-trojan-steals-money-paypal-accounts-2fa/)
A report elaborates: At the time of writing, the malware is masquerading as a battery optimization tool, and is distributed via third-party app stores.
After being launched , the malicious app terminates without offering any functionality and hides its icon. This video, courtesy of ESET, demonstrates the process in practice.
( https://www.welivesecurity.com/2018/12/11/android-trojan-steals-money-paypal-accounts-2fa/)