Watch out Android users as Joker malware is back on Play Store

By Deeba Ahmed
In the past three years, the Joker malware has made headlines quite frequently by invading applications available on Google Play Store.
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16 apps on Google Play Store caught distributing Joker malware

By Deeba Ahmed
After removing six apps infected with the Joker malware earlier in Sep, Google has now removed 16 more apps from its Play Store.
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Joker Spyware Plagues More Google Play Apps

The six malicious apps have been removed from Google Play, but could still threaten 200,000 installs. Continue reading Joker Spyware Plagues More Google Play Apps

Joker Spyware Infiltrated Google Play, Abused Old Trick to Target Users

Security researchers detected a new variant of the Joker spyware family that had infiltrated Google Play and had begun abusing an old trick to target users. Check Point Research found that the authors of Joker, a dropper and premium dialer spyware, had… Continue reading Joker Spyware Infiltrated Google Play, Abused Old Trick to Target Users

Haken Malware Family Infests Google Play Store

Eight apps – mostly camera utilities and children’s games – were discovered spreading a new malware strain that steals data and signs victims up for expensive premium services. Continue reading Haken Malware Family Infests Google Play Store