It is no accident that Android devices are one of the favorite targets of hackers. It is, by far, the most common mobile operating system and is found in millions of mobile phones and tablets. Google has strict guidelines for uploading any app to the Play Store, as well as automated systems designed to identify potential threats.
Even though the company has very good filters, hackers are constantly coming up with new and ingenious ways to get around them and get into Google Play. It has recently been reported that a security professional named Maxime Ingrao has discovered a new threat. The good news is that Google has already realized the situation and has removed eight applications from its platform because they posed a risk to users.
According to the newspaper Express.co.ukThe reason is that The apps in question were responsible for the spread of malware that goes by the name of Autolycos. The potentially malicious applications were published on Play Store in a wide variety of categories, including GIF keyboards, camera filters, video editors, and many others. More than three million users had installed them on their devices.
Devices infected with Autolycos malware They provide hackers with remote access to the information they store, as well as the ability to read users' chats and SMS.. It is now possible to identify threats of this nature, largely thanks to the efforts of Google and a network of independent security experts.
When installing applications, you must be extremely cautious and pay close attention to the ratings and comments left by other users.
The following apps were removed from the Play Store due to spreading the Autolycos malware:
- WOW Beauty Camera
- Razer Keyboard & Theme
- Creative 3D Launcher
- Vlog Star Video Editor
- Coco Camera v1.1
- Funny Camera
- Gif Emoji Keyboard
- Freeglow Camera
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