The Joker brings chaos to the Google Play Store again, but unfortunately Batman will not be able to help Gotham City of its applications this time Google by himself.
Γfor those unfamiliar with this form of malware, it is able to bypass its security system Google hiding his malicious intention so that he could pass through her guards Google.
Once installed on your phone through an infected application, it immediately helps to load more malware on your device, after first registering you in services premium WAP (wireless application protocol) without your knowledge or consent.
According to security company ZScaler , the Joker It can also help steal SMS messages, your contact list and information related to your device.
Her research team Zscaler's ThreatLabZ who monitors the malicious Joker program, has recently found signs of moving to Google Play Store. The researcher, during this month, found 16 malicious applications that use their malware Joker.
These applications were installed in approx 120.000 Android devices, while Google has already abolished the 16 of these applications by Play Store, which have been highlighted by ThreatLabZ, but can not delete these malicious applications from your phone.
This task is your responsibility, and below we have the list of applications that you should immediately remove from your device before it is too late.
- All Good PDF Scanner
- Blue scanner
- Care message
- Desire translate
- Direct messenger
- Hummingbird PDF Converter - Photo to PDF
- Meticulous Scanner
- Mint Leaf Message - Your Private Message
- One Sentence Translator - Multifunctional Translator
- Paper doc scanner
- Part message
- Private SMS
- Style Photo Collage
- Talent Photo Editor - Blur focus
- Tangram App Lock
- Unique Keyboard - Fancy Fonts & Free Emoticons
To overcome her defenses Google, the group of hackers hiding behind it Joker, copy the functions of a legitimate application, and then upload it to Play Store with another or similar name.
Initially, the application will run smoothly. However, after a few hours or a few days, other applications that you have not selected will gradually begin to be added to your device, and malicious activities will begin to take place.
If you have an Android Smartphone or tablet, check to make sure none of the apps are installed on your device. Go to Settings> Applications and Notifications > Application information and you will see a list of your current applications in alphabetical order.
