The infamous ‘Joker’ malware has been spotted in various apps found on the Google Play Store for three years now. The malware has now been spotted in eight new apps, suggests a new report by Quick Heal Security Labs. The malware is known for its ability to sneak into a user’s device via an application, following which it can secretly collect data.
The malware can even reportedly subscribe the victim to premium subscriptions of other services, without the user’s consent. After the revelation of the eight new apps that were found to be laced with the malware, Google was quick to take these apps off the Play Store. However, if you have already downloaded and installed any of these apps, your device and privacy could still be at risk.
Uninstall these 8 apps immediately
The eight apps that were found with the malware are: Auxiliary Message, Fast Magic SMS, Free CamScanner, Super Message, Element Scanner, Go Messages, Travel Wallpapers, and Super SMS. If your smartphone has any of these eight applications installed, uninstall them right away to stay safe.
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