Warning about the return of the ‘Joker’ virus on Android devices

Belgium: Immediately the return of the Joker virus, What is this Capable of subscribing the affected user to payment services on Android devices without your permission, according to release Published on its website on Friday by the Belgian police

This malware was detected in eight apps from Play Store blocked by Google,” the text reads. However, those who have already installed any of the associated software have urged Remove it as soon as possible.

According to company researchers ciberseguridad Quick Heal Security LabThis virus can enter text messages, contacts and other information on the infected smartphone. You risk a big surprise at the end of the month in your bank account or credit card.Belgian police continues.

The malicious apps that used “Joker” are:

help message
Object Scanner
Fast Magic SMS
CamScanner is free
go messages
super message
Super SMS
travel wallpapers

This trojan virus was first reported in September 2019. At that time, it became known that this “malware” silently enrolls users in premium subscription services and thus can He steals Up to seven dollars a week.

especially, It was in 24 apps on Google Play, which was subsequently eliminated. However, it has been downloaded more than 472,000 times and is believed to have affected more than thirty countries, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Spain.

With information from RT.