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Google warns about 50 apps infected by the Joker malware
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Joker Malware is back and is making its way onto Android phones through some Google Play Store apps. Delete them now.
Google continues to battle with dangerous malware apps that could pose a serious threat to Android phone users. For example, mobile security company Zscaler has recently alerted Android users about up to 50 apps from the Google Play store that are infected with the infamous Joker malware. This malware can put your device at a huge security risk. Earlier it affected several popular apps as well, however, after intervention from Google, those apps were removed, and the malware was restricted. But it has repeatedly made minor changes to its code to bypass Google's security.
Once downloaded, these apps can install hidden spyware and premium dialers on devices, which can sign users up for expensive monthly subscription plans. "In the past, some victims have found themselves paying in excess of £240 a year for these fraudulent subscriptions," Zscaler reported. This malware was first discovered in 2017, and it was pretty challenging for Google to deal with it. Google has been fighting to protect users from this malware.
Here you will find everything you need to know about Joker malware, how it affects you, and a list of apps you should immediately remove from your phone.
What is Joker malware, and how does it affect your device?
Joker malware is a "Fleeceware" that infects popular apps and enters the user's phone when the apps are downloaded. This malware subscribes users to paid online services without their permission. You can also click online ads automatically. The most dangerous thing about this malware is that it can even read OTP from your SMS to approve payments secretly, and users can't even find it unless they check their bank statements.
Here are the fifty apps found to be infected by the Joker malware:
Simple Note Scanner - com.wuwan.pdfscan
Universal PDF Scanner - com.unpdf.scan.read.docscanuniver
Private Messenger - com.recollect.linkus
Premium SMS - com.premium.put.trustsms
Smart Messages - com.toukyoursms.timemessages
Text Emoji SMS - messenger.itext.emoji.mesenger
Blood Pressure Checker - com.bloodpressurechecker.tangjiang
Funny Keyboard - com.soundly.galaxykeyboard
Memory Silent Camera - com.silentmenory.timcamera
Custom Themed Keyboard - com.custom.keyboardthemes.galaxiy
Light Messages - com.lilysmspro.lighting
Themes Photo Keyboard - com.themes.bgphotokeyboard
Send SMS - exazth.message.send.text.sms
Themes Chat Messenger - com.relish.messengers
Instant Messenger - com.sbdlsms.crazymessager.mmsrec
Cool Keyboard - com.colate.gthemekeyboard
Fonts Emoji Keyboard - com.zemoji.fontskeyboard
Fonts Emoji Keyboard - com.zemoji.fontskeyboard
Smart SMS Messages - com.sms.mms.message.ffei.free
Creative Emoji Keyboard - com.whiteemojis.creativekeyboard.ledsloard
