A new strain of malware making its way via Facebook, Twitter, and other frequently used apps, is affecting Android devices all over the world, according to new reports.
Researchers from security firm Lookout have spotted three new types of auto-rooting adware, which they have called a "worrying development in the Android ecosystem."
Lookout added that the three "Trojanized" malware families - Shedun, Shuanet, and ShiftyBug - are most likely separately created, but extremely similar to each other.
"For individuals, getting infected with Shedun, Shuanet and ShiftyBug might mean a trip to the store to buy a new phone," said Lookout's Michael Bentley in a statement.