Joker malware steals your SMS, contact list, device information and OTP data, so delete the 8 affected apps immediately.
Joker Malware Attacked 8 Android Apps
If you are an Android user and use these 8 apps, then there is bad news for you because these apps are affected by malware. The name of this malware is Joker and this is not the first time that this malware has attacked Android. Even before this, it has affected Android users many times. Although Google has removed these apps from the Playstore, but it is very important for the users to be alert.
Let us tell you that every month there is a problem with malware. Along with stealing the data of the users, these malware affects them in many other ways. In addition, they affect the code, execution methods, or payload-retrieval technology of Google’s official App Store.
Joker steals such data
According to researchers, Joker malware steals the data of users. This includes SMS, contact list, device information, OTP etc. In such a situation, users need to avoid using such apps. Google has removed it from the Play Store, but if the user has downloaded these apps in the phone, then these apps will be present in the phone and users can get rid of it only after deleting it.
Quickly delete these apps
If you have installed these 8 apps on your phone, then delete it immediately. The list of these apps includes Auxiliary Message, Fast Magic SMS, Free CamScanner, Super Message, Element Scanner, Go Messages, Travel Wallpapers and Super SMS.
Joker malware has already attacked
Let us tell you that last year also Joker malware affected 11 apps which were asked to be deleted from the phone immediately. These apps include com.imagecompress.android, com.relax.relaxation.androidsms, com.cheery.message.sendsms, com.peason.lovinglovemessage, com.contact.withme.texts, com.hmvoice.friendsms, com.file.recovefiles , com.LPlocker.lockapps, com.remindme.alram and com.training.memorygame.
keep these things in mind
Let us tell you that you keep an eye on every app installed in your phone and keep checking the phone from time to time. Along with this, take care of its subscriptions as well. If any unknown subscription is found, then close it immediately. Along with this, you can also download a reliable security app in your phone which can help you stay secure.
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