The dangerous Joker virus has returned to haunt Android apps yet again. Earlier in July 2020, Joker virus targeted as much as more than 40 Android apps available on Google Play Store post which Google had to remove those infected apps from Play Store.
This time again, the Joker virus has freshly targeted eight new Android apps. The malicious virus steals users' data, including SMS, contact list, device info, OTPs and more.The Joker malware attack has once again shaken the cyber world. This time, the malware has infiltrated applications on Android devices.
Researchers at the Quick Heal Security Labs have warned of this. Joker malware, which leaks customers' SMS, contact lists, device information and OTPs, is extremely dangerous.
Apps alerted by the Quick Heal app have been removed from the Google Play Store. Cyber experts have requested those who have downloaded the app earlier to remove it from their mobile phones.
8 apps to remove
Auxiliary message
Fast Magic SMS
Free ComScanner
Super message
Element scanner
Go messages
Travel wallpaper
Super SMS
“Joker is one of the most well-known malware families that targets Android devices on a regular basis. Despite the fact that this virus is well-known, it continues to make its way into Google's official app store by modifying its code, execution methods, or payload retrieval tactics. This spyware is intended to steal SMS messages, contact lists, and device data while remaining undetected.
"This malware is designed to collect SMS messages, contact lists, and device information while also secretly signing the victim up for premium wireless application protocol (WAP) services."
