Joker malware infects 11 Play Store apps using new tricks; your Android smartphone under threat

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The Joker malware is an infamous example of Android malware, which has also managed to spread undetected via the Google Play Store.

The Joker malware is notorious for aggressive 'billing' by signing up users for premium services using SMS. — 123rf.com

Cybersecurity researchers have found that a total of 11 apps were recently discovered that were infected with the Joker malware and were found on the Play Store, as spotted by ZDNet – the researchers said the apps can also 'conduct financial fraud'. They had managed to notch up 30,000 installs on the store. The researchers, from Zscaler's ThreatLabz found that the apps offered features for productivity, communication and other utilities like keyboards.

Joker Malware bypasses Google security: However, what is really worrying is that the malware repeatedly manages to get back onto the Play Store, despite Google's protection. The company uses its internal Bouncer checks for apps submitted to the Play Store, along with on-device scanning using Google Play Protect.

 

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