Cybersecurity experts from Quick Heal Security Labs have detected a known malware in 8 Android apps available on the Google Play Store. The malware in question is called Joker, and it can collect and steal data from Android devices such as contact lists, device information and messages, and even make subscriptions to expensive paid services without the user realizing it until it is too late.
Since researchers alerted Google to the issue, the infected apps have been removed from the store, but they remain a danger if downloaded from anywhere else on the internet.
Check the list of apps with detected malware
The Android apps infected with the Joker malware are:
Auxiliary message
Fast Magic SMS
Free CamScanner
Super message
Element Scanner
Go messages
Travel Wallpapers
Great SMS
For those who have already downloaded any of these apps, the advice is to remove them from your phone as soon as possible, in addition to running a virus scan with a reliable anti-malware tool. In addition, Vida Celular There is also an article explaining in detail how to remove malware from your cell phone, if this happens to be your case, just follow it the steps we indicate here.
More safety tips
Finally, here are some basic security tips from experts to help you avoid unpleasant surprises. The first is to avoid messaging, scanning and wallpaper apps that are not widely known, as these types of apps are the ones most targeted by hackers. In addition, it is recommended that you only download apps and games from trusted stores, such as Google's Play Store; do not click on links to download apps that have been sent to you by email, SMS, or email. WhatsApp or ads. Another simple and very useful tip is to always check the number of downloads and ratings of an app before downloading it.
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