Google has reportedly deleted 11 apps with Joker malware from Play Store. The researchers at the cybersecurity firm Check Point spotted a new variant of Joker Dropper and Premium Dialer spyware. The cited source says that the malware made its way by bypassing Play Store security features. It was able to download additional malware to the device, which automatically buys premium services without your knowledge or consent. Also Read - WhatsApp Animated Stickers: Here's how to download and send them
So, it is important to uninstall all the below mentioned malware-effected apps in case you have it on your phone. As per the report, the malware was hiding inside legitimate apps in the Google Play Store. This time around, hackers used an old technique from the conventional PC threat landscape to bypass detection by Google. The report mentions that the new Joker virus used two main components to subscribe to premium services. These are “Notification Listener service” and “dynamic dex file loaded from the C&C server.” Also Read - TikTok Pro scam: Here is why installing the fake app is a bad idea
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List of apps with Joker malware deleted from Google Play Store
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