Malicious apps infect 25 million Android devices with ‘Agent Smith’ malware

SAN JOSE, California: Malicious apps from a campaign called “Agent Smith” have been downloaded to 25 million Android devices, according to new research by cybersecurity firm Check Point. 

The apps, most of them games, were distributed through third-party app stores by a Chinese group with a legitimate business helping Chinese developers promote their apps on outside platforms. Check Point is not identifying the company, because they are working with local law enforcement. About 300,000 devices were infected in the US.