Play store apps infected with Joker malware, 50 such deleted
Check the list of the banned apps here!
Joker malware infected 50 apps on the Google Play Store according to cyber security analytics, Zscaler Threatlabz. The analytics suggested people delete the applications from their phones. Furthermore, it is recommended that users scan their phones with mobile antivirus programmes. The Joker, Facestealer, and Coper viruses have recently been found to be spreading through apps, according to research teamThe majority of these apps, according to the reports, were infected with Joker virus, one of the most well-known pieces of malware that preys on Android smartphones.
It is claimed that with the assistance of its trail signatures, it is able to benefit from Google’s official app store. The procedure involves changing the virus’s executable code, payload retrieval methods, and execution mechanism. It is claimed that with the assistance of its trail signatures, it is able to benefit from Google’s official app store. The procedure involves changing the virus’s executable code, payload retrieval methods, and execution mechanism.
As per reports, once activated, Joker has the ability to install premium dialers and covert spyware on handsets. Unsuspecting individuals are persuaded to sign up for expensive monthly subscription programmes. Per the claims, Google was immediately informed about these apps, and they were instantly taken down. However, the concern seems to be that thousands of Android users have already downloaded those apps.
Check the list of the banned apps here:
- Universal PDF Scanner
- Private Message
- Premium SMS
- Smart Messages
- Text Emoji SMS
- Blood Pressure Checker
- Funny Keyboard
- Memory Silent Camera
- Custom-Themed Keyboard
- Light Messages
- Themes Photo Keyboard
- Send SMS
- Themes Chat Messenger
- Instant Messenger
- Cool Keyboard
- Font Emoji Keyboard
- Mini PDF Scanner
- Smart SMS Messages
- Creative Emoji Keyboard
- Fancy SMS
- Fonts Emoji Keyboard
- Personal Message
- Funny Emoji Message
- Magic Photo Editor
- Professional Messages
- All Photo Translators
- Chat SMS
- Smile Emoji
- Wow Translator
- All Language Translator
- Cool Messages
- Blood Pressure Diary
- Chat Text SMS
- Hi Text SMS
- Emoji Theme Keyboard
- iMessager
- Text SMS
- Camera Translator
- Come Messages
- Painting Photo Editor
- Rich Theme Message
- Quick Talk Message
- Advanced SMS
- Professional Messenger
- Classic Game Messenger
- Style Message
- Private Game Messages
- Timestamp Camera
- Social Message
- Simple Note Scanner