The malware it is present in practically any electronic device, but especially Android mobile phones are suffering many attacks from cybercriminals and sometimes an antivirus is not the solution to get rid of one or the other trojan.
And now Kaspersky security researchers have discovered a new malware called harleywhich is even going unnoticed by some antivirusa Trojan for Android that you have probably downloaded to your device without realizing it.
And now millions of people could be affected by the download of the Harly Trojan that has a very special feature and that is why it is so fearsome: can subscribe you to virtually any service and app without you even noticingemptying your bank balance.
The researchers estimate that there are about 190 applicationsbut that could be many more, including this banking Trojan.
These apps are for simple tasks and purposes like translation services or address books, and between all the apps could have been downloaded almost 5 million times.
Although all the applications have already been deleted by Google from the Google Play Store, it is likely that in recent times you have downloaded them to your Android terminal and you should be very careful.
Apps with Harly malware
That is why we provide you with the list of the applications that have had the most downloads and you should check if you have them to delete them immediately:
- Pony Camera – Over 500,000 downloads
- Live Wallpaper&Themes Launcher – Over 100,000 Downloads
- Action Launcher & Wallpapers – Over 100,000 Downloads
- Color Call – Over 100,000 downloads
- Good Launcher – Over 100,000 downloads
- Mondy Widgets – Over 100,000 downloads
- Funcalls-Voice Changer – Over 100,000 downloads
- Eva Launcher – Over 100,000 downloads
- Newlook Launcher – Over 100,000 Downloads
- Pixel Screen Wallpaper – Over 100,000 downloads
It is better that before you download an application you see the user reviews. On the other hand, also check who is the development team to try to only download applications from known teams. Also an antivirus could be really valuable, but sometimes this type of malware tends to avoid them.