Caution! A new Android malware is making the rounds. This malware roots devices and is virtually impossible to remove. Over 20,000 infected, fake apps such as those from Facebook, Twitter, Candy Crush, Snapchat and WhatsApp are affected.
Over 20,000 Android apps infected with malware!
If you use Google Play Store, you can breathe a sigh of relief for now. However, if you prefer an alternative app store, then be warned. Security experts have discovered a new type of malware. Users in the USA, Germany, Iran, Russia, India, Jamaica, Sudan, Brazil, Mexico and Indonesia are particularly affected.
Cloning apps
The malware disguises itself in counterfeit apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Snapchat or Candy Crush . When installed, it gains root access, unnoticed by the user. Anchors itself deeply in the operating system and displays advertising from then on.
How do I get rid of it?
Removing this malware is difficult for normal users.
Even resetting to the factory settings has no effect. However, according to experts, it is possible to have the infected device cleaned by specialist personnel. In the worst case, however, a device replacement may be necessary.
Possible future outlook
Aside from the forced advertising, the developers' true intentions remain obscure. The system administration rights you receive make it possible to bypass all security barriers. Theft of passwords (bank details, WiFi, emails) and the reading of sensitive data cannot be ruled out.
That's why you should stay away from dubious third-party app stores and give preference to Google Play Store.
Guest author: Oliver Sch.
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