In recent times, it has been observed by the security researchers at Kaspersky’s SecureList that the official Google Play store’s security has become increasingly vulnerable to the schemes of the threat actors.
These shady actors have exploited various loopholes to develop tools that can effectively Trojanize the existing Android applications, making them susceptible to exploitation.
While here, the most shocking and alarming thing is that the threat actors are selling all these malicious wares for excessive sums of up to $20,000 on the dark web.
A recent study conducted between 2019 and 2023 revealed a concerning trend in cybersecurity.
The research has uncovered a prosperous marketplace where buyers and sellers engage in the trading of:-
Certain wares, especially those extremely useful, are sometimes going for several thousands of dollars. As far as hiding malware and unwanted programs are concerned, the following categories are the most popular:
Various products, services, and deals are available on the dark web for customers with different needs and budgets, just like they are on legitimate online marketplaces.
Apart from this, threat actors have been observed buying a range of illicit products on the dark web, with developers’ Google Play accounts and source code for app development tools being among the most popular.
These accounts are often obtained through shady means, such as hacking or the use of stolen identities, enabling the threat actors to upload their malicious innovations to Google Play.
To be listed in Apple’s or Google’s app stores, software must undergo intensive testing before being uploaded.
Below we have mentioned all the major services offered in these marketplaces:-
During the research analysis, the security analysts discovered a wide range of price tags offered on the dark web for Google Play-related services.
For hassle-free trading and proceedings, they also accept payments through various methods. There are also some sellers who hold auctions as a means of selling their goods.
There are several options for providing services, including sharing the final profit, renting services, and selling them for a one-time fee.
Here below, we have mentioned all the average price tags:-
The following steps should be taken to stay protected against mobile threats:-
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