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$300 a Month Android Malware ‘Oblivion’ Uses Fake Updates to Hijack Phones

A new Android Remote Access Trojan called Oblivion is being sold on the public web for $300 a month, with longer‑term plans up to $2,200. The malware disguises itself as a legitimate Google Play update, hijacking the Accessibility Service to gain full device control. Once installed, it can read SMS, capture passwords, unlock the phone, and stream the screen while showing a fake update animation. Certo’s research shows the infrastructure can support over 1,000 concurrent victims and bypasses major Android skins such as HyperOS and One UI.