Even the applications that are highly sought after by their tools and available on the platforms can contain some kind of virus that harms and slows down your mobile in some way.
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To reduce the possibility of these viruses spreading through your device, prefer apps that are only available in the Play Store or Apple Store. When you find it on a website, do not download these applications through their virtual addresses, unless you are directed to the Play Store or iOS store, which are safe means for downloading.
The virtual security and antivirus company found 16 corrupted applications
McAfee, which is a PC antivirus, Android and iOS, found through a survey that 16 applications had built-in malware, the clicker. On October 19, last month, they posted through their blog that the malware has been installed by more than 20 million users. It is worth mentioning that the applications are Android.
Apps that have been removed:
- High speed camera
- BusanBus
- Instagram profile downloader
- Smart task manager
- EzDica
- Joy Code
- Quick note
- Flashlight+ (more than one version)
- Dictionary K
- Currency converter
- (com.smh.memocalendar)
- (com.doublelino.calcul)
The applications had the appearance of useful tools for everyday life, such as the coinsdictionary, QR code reader and annotation app, features which are in demand and which make users download in search of facilitating benefits.
What was the conclusion and your method of acting?
The bottom line was that Clicker targeted “illicit ad revenue and could disrupt the mobile advertising ecosystem.” Finally, we emphasize the importance of antivirus that can detect threats.
