Malicious Google Play App With 50K+ Downloads Spreads Anatsa Banking Trojan

Gbhackers •Mayura Kathir • February 3, 2026

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Anatsa Banking Malware Found in Google Play Store with 50K+ Downloads A banking malware named Anatsa has been identified in the Google Play Store, disguised as a document reader app. It managed to accumulate over fifty thousand downloads before being detected, potentially affecting numerous users who sought legitimate file management tools. The incident illustrates the ongoing exploitation of official platforms by cybercriminals. 4 sources 42

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Malicious Google Play App With 50K+ Downloads Spreads Anatsa Banking Trojan

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