A recent analysis highlights how Android dropper apps, once used mainly for banking Trojans, are now increasingly delivering simpler threats like spyware and SMS stealers embedded in seemingly benign applications, especially in regions such as India and Asia. These droppers bypass Google Play Protect and its Pilot Program by appearing harmless at install and only activating malicious payloads once the user initiates an “update.” As mobile malware distribution becomes more adaptable and evasive, this shift underscores growing gaps in detection and the urgent need for advanced threat monitoring.
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