If you are an Android smartphone user, then this news is very important for you. Recently Joker malware has been re-detected. You need to immediately check if your device is infected with malware attack or not. If yes, then your bank account can become empty at any time. It is reported that Joker malware has again come to the Google Play Store.
Came out for the first time in 2017:
It was first detected in 2017 and has become the most popular choice for cybercriminals to attack Android users’ phones. Now Joker malware has been found on an app which has already been downloaded 5,00,000 times from Google Play Store. The app that poses a serious threat to such a large number of users is known as Color Message.
This app is infected with Joker malware:
It claims to make your SMS texting more fun with new emoji. But a team of researchers from mobile security solutions firm Pradeo found that the app that promises to deliver a “fun and beautiful” messaging experience is actually infected with the Joker malware.
Attacks like this:
Security firm Joker classifies malware as Fleecewear and its primary function is to duplicate clicks and capture SMS to trick users into subscribing to premium services with unsolicited payments. ColorMessage does the same. Surprisingly, the malware detection is almost a year old but still it was available on Google Play Store till December 16. However, Google Play Store has banned the app from the store. However, the app is still a security concern for users who downloaded it earlier.
what should be done:
If you are one of the 50,000 people who have downloaded the Joker infected Color Messages app, remove it from your device immediately. You can directly press the app icon in your menu to get the uninstall option. Also, you can open your Google Play Store and then go to the menu, where you will find the option of My Apps & Games. Select and uninstall Color Messages app.
Are you safe by just uninstalling:
Uninstalling or deleting an app is not enough to free your device from its harm. As in the case of the Color Messages app, uninstalling it won’t be enough to cancel the subscriptions you’ve been secretly signed up for because of malware.
For that you will have to re-open the Google Play Store and proceed to Subscriptions in the menu. Check all the premium subscriptions you’ve signed up for, and if any of them seem suspicious, select it and then cancel the subscription, then you’ll have to follow the on-screen instructions, now at a loss Will be completely safe.
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