Oblivion is a newly observed Android Remote Access Trojan which reportedly targets a range of popular devices running Android 8 through 16. Security researchers at Certo have examined the tool, which is sold on a subscription basis starting at $300, and claims to be capable of working on heavily customized systems from Samsung, Xiaomi, and Oppo.
The package includes a builder that allows buyers to generate malicious apps with chosen names and icons, alongside a dropper that imitates legitimate update prompts.
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