Unmasking a series of dangerous applications that invade smartphones, including apps that have been in the top downloads in Vietnam
One of the recently discovered malicious applications (Image: Dr.Web)
Some malicious apps are designed to steal PINs, OTPs, or important logins like login credentials. FacebookInstagram… were also detected.
– GBWhatsApp: Designed to steal PINs, OTPs or important logins.
– Adorn Photo Pro: A trojan specializing in stealing Facebook, Instagram login information…
– Up Your Mobile, Morph Faces and Top Navigator, Launcher iOS 15: This series of applications contains the Android Subscription trojan, which is capable of automatically subscribing to paid services without the need for permission from the user.
– Chain Reaction: Application promises to help users invest without having to do anything. However, the actual app doesn’t invest any money helping the user but instead withdraws their money.
Top Navigation scam application once reached the top download in Vietnam (Photo: Dr.Web)
After receiving the report of Dr.WebGoogle immediately removed the malicious apps from the store, and warned users through Play Protect.
According to warnings from experts, Android users need to immediately check their smartphones for the presence of these malicious software.
Although these apps have been removed from the Google Play Store app store, however, a large number of users have unknowingly downloaded and installed them before. In case your device has these apps, remove them from your phone immediately.
This scam application lurks under the guise of a launcher designed according to Apple’s iOS 15 operating system (Image: Dr.Web)
Also, to avoid losing money in the future, you need to contact your carrier to request cancellation of all registered SMS messaging services.
To limit the possibility of downloading malicious applications, users should carefully read the reviews below the applications, and carefully check the developer’s information.
You should also consider carefully before granting permissions to the application. If you feel that the permission requests are unreasonable, remove the application from your smartphone immediately.
at Blogtuan.info – Source: Kenh14.Vn – Read the original article here
