Delete these 15 Apps from Play Store Affected by Joker Malware

Delete these 15 Apps from Play Store Affected by Joker Malware

An important feature of the unprofessional Joker computer program is that it starts showing ads to users and subscribes to premium, expensive online services.

Last year, Joker malware caused damage to the Google Play Store. Google needed to finally remove applications that contain malware. It is important to note that the Joker computer malware program has re-emerged online since 2017 when it first appeared. Surprisingly, some apps that are not compatible with the computer program have over 50,000 downloads in the Google Play Store.

There are 15 apps on Android infected with Joker malware. This finding was announced by Tatyana Shishkova, a Kasersky commentator.

A vicious system allows criminals to steal money from their victims. Some applications are said to be very popular with a total of 50 thousand installs (installs).

Here is a list of 15 applications found with Joker malware

1. Simple PDF Scanner
2. Now QR Code Scan
3. Super-Click VPN
4. Volume Booster Louder Sound Equalizer
5. Battery Charging Animation Blisters Effects
6. Smart TV Remote
7. Volume Boosting Hearing Aid
8. Flashlight Alert on the phone
9. Halloween color
10. Classic Emoji Keyboard
11. Super Hero-Effect
12. Glossy Keyboard
13. EmojiOne Keyboard
14. Battery background image
15. Blender Photo Editor - A Simple Background Photo Editor

Joker malware was first discovered in 2017. Joker will infect applications and may steal money from its abusers.

In addition, Quick Heal researchers say the Joker may also steal the victim's personal information. From SMS, contact list, device details and one-time password code (OTP).

Since last year when Joker reportedly returned, Google has continued to fight malware. The company underwent continuous removal of infected applications.

Earlier, Belgian Police also discovered an Android program infected with Joker malware. Launching the Times of India, the agency found a malicious computer program contained in eight Android apps.

All of these apps have also been removed from the Google Play Store. "This malicious program was discovered in eight programs on Google Play Store suppressed," Belgian Police said.