Minecraft Pocket Edition add-ons have been infecting Android phones with Trojan malware

Symantec has found a clutch of Minecraft-based add-ons in the Google Play Store that are harbouring malicious code for trojan malware called Sockbot.

All Android users urged to check their phones today as 'dangerous' new bug spreads across the world - Mirror Online

android - My app(game) is detected as Trojan in MI phone while installing, Mi Phones detect my app as Trojan - Stack Overflow

I keep getting Trojan Viruses detected every day or so despite that my free antivirus says it removes them, WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY COMPUTER!? : r/antivirus

Minecraft Ocean Expansion Minecraft PE Mods & Addons

Malware disguised as Minecraft mods on Google Play, continued

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Android Apps Infected with Sockbot Malware Turn Devices into Botnet

Can a Trojan/malware infect any smartphone (iPhone/Android)? - Quora

Minecraft bars blockchain and NFTs on fraud fears

A fake and potentially dangerous Minecraft Pocket Edition advertisement. : r/assholedesign

I keep getting Trojan Viruses detected every day or so despite that my free antivirus says it removes them, WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY COMPUTER!? : r/antivirus

Bogus Modpacks for Minecraft Infect 1 Million Android Devices With Adware

Android Minecraft clones with 35M downloads infect users with adware

How To Download NEW Touch Controls Early for Minecraft Pocket Edition (Addon)

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