The Play Store recommends removing eight apps infected with dangerous malware

FILE PHOTO: A Huawei smartphone is seen in front of the Google Play logo displayed in this illustration taken on May 20, 2019. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration / File Photo

At this time, when the Internet is at its peak, there is no doubt that this technology can be considered a representation of society Including your security issues. Practically, since its inception, the web has been infected with malware files that seek to steal important information to harm Internet users.

By stealing passwords or other personal data, “network thieves” are essentially trying to get financial advantages from their ploys. for example “clown‘, a malware that for several years has wreaked havoc on users of the Google operating system: Android.

Thus, there have been several seasons in which the Play Store has deplored the emergence of applications whose sole function was to host the “Joker”, under a helper interface. Well, after almost a year without knowing about this malware, Google once again reported a new appearance this time in eight apps from its default store.

According to information from the specialized portal Computer Hoy, the Play Store discovered that Joker managed for several months to evade Google’s security systems by staying in the following applications:

Help Message, Fast Magic SMS, FreeCamScanner, Super Message, Item Scanner, Go Messages, Travel y Super SMS wallpapers.

It must be remembered that malware arises from a combination of words “Malware” (bad) and “software” (software).

In most cases, malware reaches devices by downloading applications that have been infected since their manufacture. In other cases, it can also come in text files like PDF or Word or compressed like RAR; And although it is difficult to detect, one of the main signs is a loss of speed in the device, which can lead to a complete loss of control of the phone.

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In terms of its operation, the system is simple: the virus gives control of the device to another who can remotely access all the information stored in it.

One person is using a laptop.  EFE / SASCHA STEINBACH / ARCHIVE
One person is using a laptop. EFE / SASCHA STEINBACH / ARCHIVE

Fortunately, as soon as Google became aware of the presence of this virus in its software, it decided to remove the infected applications; However, it is necessary for users to install apps on their smartphone before debugging by Play Store Remove APK files to avoid any violation of your privacy.

It must be remembered that before installing any application, it is important to always see how many stars there are in the Play Store, as well as the comments posted by other users about their experience using the application. Likewise, it is recommended not to install third-party apps for those in the Google Store.

Likewise, it is important to have an antivirus that offers complete and real protection for the phone. In these cases, apps like Avast Mobile Security, Kaspersky o Esetnod32 It usually works optimally on any Android device.

Also, if you have options to pay for the premium version of this antivirus (which would be ideal), it will have features like anti-phishing that triggers an alert the moment it detects that a page is impersonating another.

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