Cyber-Attack Exploits Google Find Hub to Wipe Android Data

A new cyber-attack has been discovered exploiting Google’s Find Hub service to remotely wipe data from Android devices. The attack, linked to a long-running APT campaign, involved distributing malicious files disguised as stress-relief programs through a popular messenger. Attackers impersonated psychological counselors and human rights activists to gain trust. Once executed, the infected files obtained Google account credentials and triggered the Find Hub remote-wipe function, deleting all data on targeted smartphones and tablets. This marks the first confirmed case of a state-sponsored group abusing Google’s device management feature for destructive operations.