Android users should immediately delete these dangerous apps

Android users should immediately delete these dangerous apps

Researchers at ESET have identified 42 apps from the Google Play Store that contain malicious adware, something that can drain your battery life, data, and even collect personal information. ESET's malware researcher, Lucas Stefanco, said in a blog post that each of the 42 apps has since been removed from the Play Store, but not only shared eight million downloads during its availability. Also available on some third-party app stores.

The warning came hours after iPhone users were threatened with deleting several apps from their handsets, which had infiltrated the Apple App Store and made money behind consumers. And another Android app warning, which may reinstall itself after trying to delete it.

Stefanco nominated 21 apps and details of the other 21 package names contained in the blog post.

Their name was: Smart Gallery, CV Insta, Mini Light for Facebook, Free Radio FM Online, Free Video Downloader, Free Social Video Downloader, File Downloader, Reminder to Drink, Smart Note for You , DU Recorder, Tank Classic, Heroes Jump, Solokionario, Ringtones Maker, Video Downloader, Ringtones Maker Pro, Basketball Perfect Shot, HikeTop, MP3 Video Downloader, Flat Music Player, Free Top Video Downloader.

If you're worried about installing anonymous 21 apps, you can check if an app on your phone is using services like Brain that can identify programs based on its package name. Is.

In short, each of the apps mentioned by ESET is said to work as described in their listing, but it also contains adware. According to Stefanco, some of the apps under consideration are able to detect whether they are being tested by security mechanisms. After unlocking the device it is said that they are capable of displaying full screen ads on the user's device.

Worryingly, there were a number of programs that were said to be able to adapt themselves. In particular, when they try to find out what a user is responsible for adware, they were able to duplicate apps like Facebook or Google.

Referring to the app's annoying tactics, Stefenko said: "Another trick used if the user wants to know which app is responsible for displaying it by pressing the 'Recent Apps' button. Displays the Facebook or Google icon in the app: Adware mimics these two apps to look legitimate and to avoid suspicion - and thus stay on the affected device as long as possible.

"ESCT" was able to locate the current developer of the adware. Although they were not named, they were shown on Apple's App Store.

This is not the first time we've heard of adware using Android. Earlier this month, 15 more apps were found on the Play Store, including software.

Although the aforementioned programs have been removed from all the playstores, fans are encouraged to check if they are still installed.

If you do, it is advisable to remove them immediately from your device.