Security researchers again found 34 dangerous Android apps on the Google Play Store. Worse, these applications are inserted by dangerous trojans that can drain credit and steal personal data.
These dozens of malicious applications were discovered by security researchers from SecneurX. These dozens of applications are known to carry three dangerous malware namely Joker, Harly, and Autolycos.
The Joker malware is certainly a familiar name and is often found on the Google Play Store. This malware is known to be able to intercept incoming SMS, steal contact lists and device information, and register victims' numbers with paid premium services without their knowledge.
Meanwhile, the Hayla malware can be said to be the brother of the Joker malware because it has the same origins. This malware usually pretends to be a useful and functional application, but surreptitiously registers victims with premium services.
Finally, the Autolycos malware works in a similar way to the Harly malware. However, the Autolycos malware can also access or read SMS content.
Most of the applications infiltrated by this malware are productivity applications, such as translators, scanners, recorders, and others. There are also camera applications and photo editors as well as applications for customizing the appearance of mobile phones, as quoted from Gizchina, Tuesday (31/1/2023).
List of 34 dangerous Android applications that can steal data and pulses:
Logo Design Maker - 1,000
Funny Emoji Keyboard - 10,000
Animal Doodle Drawing - 5,000
Paper Paint - 10,000
Dexterity QR Scanner - 500
Heart Rate Monitor - 500
Fun Paint & Coloring - 10,000
Beauty Christmas Songs - 1,000
Epica Gamebox & Hub - 10,000
Magic Face AI - 1,000
Love Stickers - 1,000
HD Screen Mirroring - 0
Phone to TV - 1
PhotoVoice Translator - 1,000
Voice Changer Effects - 0
Quick PDF Scanner - 0
Easy Voice Change - 0
Fast Language Translator - 500
Perfect Face Swap - 5,000
Effects Photo Editor - 1,000
Super Emoji Editor & Sticker - 10,000
Blue Voice Changer - 10,000
Cool Screen Mirroring - 10,000
Phone Cleaner Lite - 5,000
Digital Clock - Always display - 100
Live Wallpapers - HD 3D/4D - 500
Grape Camera & Photo Editor - 5,000
Blood Glucose Recorder - 100
Clever Clean - Batter Saver - 500
Album Live Wallpapers & Themes - 1,000
Screen Mirroring Shortcuts - 5,000
Mind Messages - 1,000
Advanced Cast Screen - 500
Coloring Painting - 1,000
Currently, most of the 34 malicious applications can still be found on the Google Play Store. Users who have already downloaded it are advised to immediately delete it from their device.
To avoid dangerous applications that can threaten the security of your device, there are several ways you can do it. First, always check reviews and make sure the reviews written are genuine and not fake comments. Second, avoid applications that ask for access permissions that don't match their function. Third, always download applications from official sources.