21 Android apps should be removed Page all

KOMPAS.com – Cybersecurity company Avast discovered 21 malicious Android apps, which used various tricks to show users unwanted ads.

All the applications found were included in the “adware” category.

“Developer adware now they are increasingly using social media platforms. This time, users reported that they were being targeted by an ad promoting the game through the app, “said Jakub Vavra, a virus researcher at Avast.

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According to Jakub, this malicious program can also simulate aggressive clicks on ads to show users.

In fact, Google has a protection program for the applications that circulate in the Play Store.

However, Google’s protection has failed to deal with all malicious programs such as adware, ransomware, spyware, and all kinds of Trojans and viruses, constantly undermining the security of the Play Store.

“Google is doing everything possible to prevent HiddenAds from entering the Play Store. However, malicious apps are constantly looking for ways to disguise their purpose, so they managed to sneak onto the platform and then infiltrate the user’s cell phone,” he said. Jakub.

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HiddenAds is a Trojan-type malware that seems to disguise itself as a safe and useful application. Once downloaded, the application will continually display ads (spam).

Here are 21 adware Android apps Avast found, as summarized KompasTeknor from Phone sand, Monday (10/26/2020).

1. Shoot them

2. Crush Car

3. Rolling Scroll

4. Helicopter Attack – New

5. Assassin Legend – 2020 New

6. Shoot helicopter

7. Rugby pass

8. Flying skateboard

9. Iron it

10. Shooting race

11. Vegetable monster

12. Find the hidden

13. Find 5 Differences – 2020 New

14. Rotate shape

15. Jump Jump

16. Find the differences – Puzzle game

17. Sway Man

18. Desert against

19. Money destroyer

20. Cream Trip – New

21. Props rescue

If you have already installed one of the apps listed above, you should immediately remove it from your device. Android users are also asked to be more careful and selective when installing applications.