Million smartphones infected with Adware through Google Play
Million smartphones infected with Adware through Google Play. Some applications downloaded millions of times from Google Play contained Adware. Now have been removed but the problem remains for those who have previously installed: clicking on these messages will be redirected to malicious pages.
As reported by the blog of Avast may help to reverse the trend, to create the necessary awareness that is useful to secure their data and their device. Avast has received reports about the presence of three malicious app on Google Play, and so far even though the situation is not to be underestimated, we could say that this is the umpteenth report.
Unfortunately, one of these three applications has been downloaded millions of times, which vastly expands the pool of possible exorbitant infected devices. Analyses confirmed that in Durak – an apparent game – contains a Adware whose actions can become dangerous with the right user collaboration.
After installing the game and spent some time you will notice that each release of Android device will be shown a message seemingly harmless and on the promotion of services for the safety and security of the terminal. Clicking on these messages redirects you to web pages specifically designed for local download additional malware. The risks identified to include, for example, automatically sending SMS to premium services – action that results in a financial loss to the user – or situations that are copied from remote data stored on the smartphone.
In the specific case of Durak and the other two applications, Google has already intervened with the removal of the app from Google Play, but the problem remains for those who have previously downloaded the code. You cannot be a priori be sure that any app on Google Play this is not malicious the Mountain View giant intervenes only about reporting and removed at a later time app dangerous.
There are also available various apps – produced by reputable companies and notes – that can help in managing the security of your terminal but the first factor to consider is the user’s knowledge to verify any suspicions.
