Security researches have found a new type of android malware released into third part app stores masquerading as official versions of popular apps like Facebook, google +, candy crush etc.
The malware roots itself to the devices OS making it very hard to remove. it has even remained after factory resets.
Flashing the OS has worked in some cases, once rooted the malware opens the device up to multiple attacks from other sources such as key stroke recorders.
So heed this warning, if you don’t already have a n antivirus on your phone, GET ONE!.