New Threat: Hiding application icon

[jajmo]

New Threat

Threat Category: Application/Malicious or privacy-intrusive applications

Threat:
Malware may hide its icon after installation, making detection by the user more difficult.

Source: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2018/12/11/android-trojan-steals-money-paypal-accounts-2fa/

Possible Countermeasures:
- Enterprise: Application vetting
- Mobile Device User: Only install applications from official app stores

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Exploit Example: Is Mobile Malware Playing Hide and Steal on Your Device?
link: https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/mobile-security/mobile-threat-report-q1-2020/