Google Play Store has just removed a group of 17 malware-infected apps. Out of those 17 apps, the first lot of 11 apps are infected with a malware 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 a capability 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.
Here is the 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
The cybersecurity researchers suggest users check their devices and uninstall these apps if they have them. If you've got had these apps on your device, undergo credit card bills and check for any unintended subscription. The malware is extremely tricky to identify , so it's expected to form a comeback in a fresh set of applications in near-future.
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