Play Store has just removed 17 malware-infected apps
Malware that infects your device called Joker
Security researchers from CheckPoint have discovered these malicious apps on Play Store. The company had banned 11 apps in July this year after they were discovered being infected by Joker. According to cybersecurity firm Pradeo, six more apps were found infected by the malware.
These six apps have almost 2 lakh downloads before they were pulled off the App Store. Google has been tracking these apps since 2017. These applications seem legitimate but the malware in them has an ability to sneak files into user's device.
In the month of July, the cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of Joker malware. The cybersecurity researchers were able to spot 11 such apps with this suspicious package.
List of packages that were found containing the Joker malware:
com.imagecompress.android
com.relax.relaxation.androidsms
com.file.recovefiles
com.training.memorygame
Push Message- Texting & SMS
Fingertip GameBox
com.contact.withme.texts
com.cheery.message.sendsms (two different instances)
com.LPlocker.lockapps
Safety AppLock
Emoji Wallpaper
com.hmvoice.friendsms
com.peason.lovinglovemessage
com.remindme.alram
Convenient Scanner 2
Separate Doc Scanner
IMPORTANT:
The cybersecurity researchers suggest users check their devices and uninstall these apps if they have them. If you have had these apps on your device, go through credit card bills and check for any unintended subscription. The malware is very tricky to spot, so it is expected to make a comeback in a fresh set of applications in near-future.
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