Urgent warning to Android users over new threat affecting millions of devices

Android users have been warned about a malicious bug that has affected millions of devices.

The bug, called Necro, has infiltrated androids via certain apps and is capable of stealing personal data and signing people up for costly subscriptions without their consent.

According to cyber security firm, Kapersky, who first identified Necro in 2019, the malware tends to be installed on apps known as mods.