A malware named “Guerilla” has been pre-installed on almost 9 million Android handsets by 50 smartphone makers, smartwatches, TVs and TV boxes by a cybercrime enterprise identified as “Lemon Group”.

Guerilla malware was detected on ROMs (Read-Only Memories) that had been tampered with on various Android and Android-based devices. In a recent shocking report, a cybercrime organisation called the Lemon Group has been revealed that have allegedly installed malware called “Guerilla” on nearly 9 million (8.9 million to be exact) Android devices worldwide.

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Lemon Group, the threat actor associated with this malicious software, has ties with a company producing components for Android Auto – an application employed in dashboards and entertainment units. While at the time of writing, there have been no detections of Guerilla on said car systems, the possibility is not unlikely.

The malware is infecting Android devices, including smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes. The latest report by Trend Micro, a Japanese multinational cyber security software company, claims that the malware has risked the accounts and personal data of Android users.

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Guerilla’s plugins

Here below, we have mentioned all the additional plugins that are used by the Guerilla

• SMS Plugin
• Proxy Plugin
• Cookie Plugin
• Splash Plugin
• Silent Plugin

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How to protect Android devices from malware

Here are some tips that will help you protect your Android device from Guerilla malware:

• Download apps from trusted sources: Use Google Play Store on Android and Apple App Store on iPhone. There are other third-party app stores, which can contain malware-infected apps that can steal your personal information or financial data.
• Read app permissions: When you install an app, it will ask for certain permissions. These permissions allow the app to access certain features of your device, such as your contacts, photos, and location. It is important to carefully review the permissions that an app is requesting before you grant them. Sometimes, these apps have hidden continents or access data, locations, or others which we often ignore.
• Keep your software up to date: Companies like Google and Apple timely release software updates for their app stores. Software updates include security patches that can help to protect your device from malware. It is important to install software updates as soon as they are available.
• Scan your device for malware: A trusted security app will help you scan your device for malware and remove any infections that it finds.

Signs if you device is infected with malware

Some of the signs of malware infection include unusual battery drain, pop-up ads, unexplained changes to your device settings, and more. If you notice any of these signs, it is important to scan your device for malware.

Countries Affected

The threat actor, who has control over devices in over 180 countries, has spread the infection globally, as revealed through tracking indicators.

Here below, we have mentioned the top 10 countries that are affected:-

• US
• Mexico
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Russia
• South Africa
• India
• Angola
• Philippines
• Argentina