Viruses in the Android ecosystem are seasonal: every so often there is a crisis because a certain virus has crept into several popular applications on Google Play. The crisis really comes because it is discovered that the virus is in the apps, as it can go months without being detected. A member of Kaspersky has revealed on Twitter 14 applications infected by the Joker virus , one of the oldest and most dangerous Android viruses . This malware can infect your smartphone to steal your data and use it for purposes you don’t want to verify.
Delete these 14 applications infected by the Joker virus
Recently a new wave of popular applications infected by this dangerous virus has been discovered. Joker works only on Android mobiles and is capable of collecting all kinds of data, controlling devices and performing actions such as bank transfers or payments on the Internet. All this without the user knowing what is happening.
Currently the virus has been discovered hidden in 14 Google Play applications that have been available for download by any user. If you have ever downloaded one of these apps or still have it, our recommendation is that you delete it immediately.
- Smart TV remote control
- Easy PDF Scanner application
- Volume Booster Louder Sound Equalizer
- Flashlight flash alert on call
- Volume Booster Hearing Aid
- Battery charge animation bubble effects
- Now QRCode scan
- Super-click VPN
- Battery charging animation wallpaper
- Classic Emoji Keyboard
- Dazzling keyboard
- EmojiOne keyboard
- Halloween Coloring Pages
- Superhero effect
They are applications that have accumulated thousands of downloads since they are available. They perform their function correctly and, in a transparent way for the user, infect the device to steal their data or use certain functions.
It is a very dangerous virus that can make payments on the Internet without your consent, so you should not ignore the fact that you have any of these infected applications on your mobile.
