I was writing in September 2020 that 16 malware applications were to be avoided on Android phones.At that time the Joker malware was ravaging, which is now, despite the cleanliness made by Google in the Play Store.
Actually this malware was discovered since 2017 on Android terminals.He hides in Android applications and will enroll you to different pay -free subscriptions without your knowledge.If you have connected the credit card to other applications on the phone will empty you quickly.
Belgian police found him again and the Cyber Security company Quick Heat Security recommends uninstalling or avoiding 8 Android applications that hide it:
These applications have already been removed from the Play Store, so you can't download them from there.If you already have them, you would do well to delete them.Meanwhile, Zscaler experts have found 16 other applications that could contain the code for Joker.Here is this list:
It will be an affinity between this virus and PDF scanners or messaging and translation applications.It is generally good to read the reviews of downloaded applications and check if their manufacturer is reliable.