Reply To: Smartphone users told to delete these 8 apps over virus that can access texts Smartphone users have been warned by police about eight popular apps which have been corrupted by a dangerous virus. The affected apps have been deleted by Google from its Play…

[UK Sentinel]

MSN.com reports Samsung, Huawei, and other android phone users urged to delete apps as ‘invasive bug’ can empty bank account.

Android smartphone users have been issued an urgent warning about downloading apps which could contain invasive malware, with thousands already presumed to be at risk of an attack.

SharkBot, which can steal login and banking credentials, has returned to the Google Play Store, after cyber criminals have dodged intense security measures – with apps only becoming infected with the bug once downloaded and installed.

The virus, which initially surfaced in March earlier this year, has made its way onto two applications which Android users are being urged to delete immediately for their own safety.

The Daily Record reports that the Mister Phone Cleaner app and Kylhavy Mobile Security app have both been found to be infected with the malware, according to software experts Fox-IT who first made the discovery. The Express adds that Google has since banned these apps, but anyone with the software still on their phone or tablet should act fast to avoid becoming a victim of cyber-crime.

 

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