Users Android Again the target of the dangerous virus, called the Joker. The latter is not new and has already claimed a significant number of victims. Unfortunately, this number could increase as its authors were able to hide it in 8 applications
Game Store.
These are the cyber security analysts Rapid Curing Safety Labs Who discovered the traces
Malware Joker Within these applications. “This is a spy Trojan that steals SMS, contact list and various information from smartphones,” the team of researchers explained in its blog.
Once the infected application is installed on a device, the virus spreads through its system to gain control. Thus he will visit the websites that offer paid services and service confirmation SMS. Joker subscription payments are often unfortunately too expensive for victims to be unaware of. In addition to accessing SMS, he can also access victims’ emails, which allows them to intercept more authentication codes. He can also try to access the bank accounts of the victims.
Google has done what it needs to do
Google has certainly warned the research team about its discovery. The US agent was quick to remove the infected apps, but they may still be on your smartphone. That is why you have to remove them not only by deleting their icon but also manually. Here is a list of 8 complex applications:
- Supporting message
- Fast Magic SMS
- Free Gamescanner
- Super news
- Element scanner
- Go to News
- Travel wallpapers
- Super SMS
Active since 2017Despite the security measures that Google has in place in the Play Store, the Joker malware continues to be talked about. Its modus operandi will always be the same; Once used on a smartphone, it will do everything to recover the bank data of its victims, but by retrieving SMS, emails and other notifications it will allow subscribers to intercept authentication codes for various services.
To avoid having to, download apps that you firmly believe are trusted by developers and publishers.
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