Talk about geriatric - This devious Android malware escapes detection by typing like an old person

An Android phone being held in the hand.

• Herodotus malware mimics human typing to evade timing-based antivirus detection
• Spread via SMS phishing, it installs silently using fake screens and permission bypass
• Researchers urge Android users to use Play Protect and avoid non-official app sources

One of the ways mobile antivirus programs spot malicious activity is through so-called “timing-based” detections.