Joker ‘virus’ is back to haunt Google. It is a malicious code that hides in Android applications. It has been found in 14 apps as per Android malware analyst at Kaspersky, Tatyana Shishkova. In a series of Tweets, Shishkova has named the Android apps that are infected by the dangerous virus. For those unaware, Joker is one of the most-persistent malware that keeps coming back to Google Play Store. The data stealing malware finds its way into the Google’s official app store by changing its code, execution method, or payload-retrieving techniques. It is said to steal users’ data, including SMS, contact list, device info, OTPs and more. Joker malware was first discovered in the year 2017, in 2019, Google published a blog post about its long fight with Joker malware. However, though the menace of Joker malware has come down since 2019, it keeps coming in Android apps every few months. Here are the new apps found with the malware that Android users need to delete from their phones immediately
114
Super-Click VPN
It is a free VPN app. Removed from Google Play Store, APK files are available.
214
Volume Boosting Hearing Aid
As the name suggests, the app can make your smartphone work as a hearing aid.
314
Battery Charging Animation Bubble Effects
This one shows cool animation effects while charging your battery.
414
Flashlight Flash Alert on Call
This is one of those flash light alert apps that show alert during calls and SMS.
514
Easy PDF Scanner
This one is a PDF scanner.
614
Smart TV Remote
Smart TV Remote is a universal TV remote app on Google Play.
714
Halloween Coloring
The app is a Halloween coloring game.
814
Classic Emoji Keyboard
The app claims to offer 3000-plus emojis.
914
Volume Booster Louder Sound Equalizer
This one is a volume booster equaliser app for Android. It claims to improve quality of your Android phones.
1014
Super Hero-Effect
This is a special effects app. Get fire, lighting, energy and laser effects.
1114
Battery Charging Animation Wallpaper
This one will tell you when your battery is fully charged, aim is that you can unplug your phone/tablet.
1214
Dazzling Keyboard
The app is for those looking for personalised keyboard.
1314
EmojiOne Keyboard
Another keyboard app, it has gesture inputs, cloud prediction and voice input.
1414
Now QRCode Scan
This app claims to turn mobile phone into professional multi-function barcode scanner.
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