Android malware is an abuse of the blind – Macworld

The malware, called Shedun, is bundled with existing apps and offered alternative app stores. Once installed, the malware attempts to get users so far the app to access the Android accessibility service

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When that happens, the malware starts immediately with the download and installation of other mal- and adware. Refusing or block these installations does not make sense since Shedun can automatically authorize the installation without user intervention.

Oddly enough, the malware no abuse of holes in Android. Lookout reports that Shedun through alternative ways, which the Android accessibility service makes available, these operations can run without problems. Normally, this service is used to eg on-screen text for reading to the blind and / or have certain operations carried out by apps that should make life easier for blind and visually impaired.