Android malware on Google Play adds devices to botnet and performs DDoS attacks

Android malware on Google Play adds devices to botnet and performs DDoS attacks

Symantec has found eight apps infected with the Sockbot malware on Google Play that can add compromised devices to a botnet and potentially perform DDoS attacks.

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