The dangerous Android malware “Joker” has appeared again in the Google Play Store. This time it is hiding behind an app that has been downloaded over 500,000 times in a short period of time. In the worst case, it can even be really expensive for users.
The Joker malware has reappeared. It was discovered in an app with more than 500,000 downloads. The questionable app is called “Color Messages” and was available on the Google Play Store before it was removed.
Unfortunately, it was downloaded over 500,000 times before it was removed. According to the report from Pradeo Security, this app adds emoji to the text messages. According to the report, the app connects to Russian servers. As always, just because the app was removed from the Play Store doesn’t mean it was removed from your phone. So once you’ve installed it, it should be deleted immediately.
Android malware “Joker”: In the worst case, it can even get really expensive
This app can access your contact list and sign you up for paid premium services. Joker belongs to a family of malware that impersonates clicks and intercepts SMS messages. This makes the Joker extremely dangerous and even more difficult to spot.
This malware has been found in hundreds of apps over the past few years. As always, you should be careful with apps you don’t know. You shouldn’t just install this.
The article Joker-Malware is back: App infected with over 500,000 downloads first appeared on schmidtisblog.de and was supplemented by CHIP authors with further information.
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