Recently, in the month of October Google Expelled 24 apps infected with JOKER trojan. All the list of those apps can be found here APPS CONTAMINATED WITH JOKER TROJAN.
But, even after the punishment some new apps also are discovered that contain the same deadly trojan. Tatyana Shishkova, Android Malware Analyst at Kaspersky has revealed to us about them.
Remember, Trojans are very dangerous and they can harm you a lot. If you are using PC use good anti-virus to remove them.
WHAT IS JOKER TROJAN
Recently I saw the Joker movie. And, I am shocked by it. And I keep remembering the movie when I am writing this post. Well, that’s another story.
It is malware that stole money from the user’s account by signing them up for premium subscriptions. It can automatically sign you for various paid services. It also can steal money from the account and can opt for OTP for transactions.
WHAT IS TROJAN
In computing, a trojan horse, or trojan, is a type of malicious code or software that looks legitimate but, can take control of the computer & can damage, disrupt & steal your data or network. It may allow the attacker to use personnel information.
Generally, they are spread by some form of social engineering. Such as, by clicking on fake e-mail attachments and advertisements. If you want to read more then visit Trojan Horse(Computing)
APPS LIST INFECTED WITH JOKER TROJAN
The list is as follows
NOTE: Many of the apps have 5000+ installs. So, kindly check your smartphone if you have installed some apps. And delete them immediately if they are found.
PRECAUTIONS
1- If you have download these apps earlier then check your phone for any subscriptions. If it has some unknown subscriptions immediately remove them.
2- Also, check for apps list infected with the Agent Smith virus and if you have them instantly remove them. Link for apps list Agent Smith infected apps list
3- Scan your phone with the Play Scan available on Google Play Store.
4- Check for the latest update for your Device. Ensure that it has the latest security updates.
5- Always keep your apps updated.
6- Always keep ‘Unknown Sources’ disabled.
7- Download apps when you need them and always from the Play Store.
8- Never download apps from the apk sites. From the first day, since I created this website, I am always warned my readers to do it.
9- Don’t download movies from pirated sites.
10- Don’t download adult and virus content. Be extra safe from them.
CONCLUSION
So, don’t install suspicious apps. Give yourself some break from the internet. Go, to hiking, jogging, etc. and be safe from the apps stated above. Follow the precautions listed above. Because your data & privacy is very important.
Never, share your data with schemes, promotions, surveys, etc. Very important. Be careful & don’t rely on surveys etc. Never be in the thought that what anyone would do with my data. In fact, data is considered as the new oil of the 21st century. So, be careful.
Always use verifies apps and follow security blogs. Be safe online.
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