New Octo Android malware version impersonates NordVPN, Google Chrome

Published on September 24, 2024

A new version of the Octo Android malware, named "Octo2," has been seen spreading across Europe under the guise of NordVPN, Google Chrome, and an app called Europe Enterprise. [...]

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