The alarm was raised by a software anti-malwareknown as Malware Fox: 21 app Androidvery widespread on smartphones that use this OS, are actually exploited to spread malicious agents.
According to experts, the open source nature of Android makes this environment easy to manipulate, giving cybercriminals a lot of leeway. Malware Fox, in its document, divided malicious apps based on the malware they distribute.
The list proposed by Malware Fox researchers includes applications that exploit Harlyand trojan which has been discussed several times for several years Google Play Store involving a huge number of apps.
Specifically, among the most recent software in which this malware was identified, researchers reported:
- Fare Gamehub and Box
- Hope Camera-Picture Record
- Same Launcher and Live Wallpaper
- Amazing Wallpaper
- Cool Emoji Editor and Sticker.
Harly, however, is not the only threat that Android users should beware of.
Apps on Android exploited to spread malware: here is the list presented by security researchers
Malware Fox also reported a massive spyware presence in the Android ecosystem Joker. This malicious agent is capable of stealing sensitive information from victims such as SMS, contact book and not only.
The greatest risk in this sense is that the user finds himself facing expenses related to services premium signed without your consent. Apps that spread Joker include:
- Simple Note Scanner
- Universal PDF Scanner
- Private Messenger
- Premium SMS
- Blood Pressure Checker
- Cool Keyboard
- Paint Art
- Color Message.
Similar to Joker in modus operandi, the researchers also presented a list of the apps they spread Autolycos. This includes:
- Vlog Star Video Editor
- Creative 3D Launcher
- Wow Beauty Camera
- Gif Emoji Keyboard
- Instant Heart Rate Anytime
- Delicate Messenger.
Finally, for Malware Fox, too Fleckpe appears to be a real threat to Android users. This mainly comes through two apps viz Beauty Slimming Photo Editor e GIF Camera Editor Pro.
All this shows how, in addition to a good dose of caution even when downloading apps from Google Play, a antivirus on the smartphone can concretely help users avoid real disasters.