The F-Secure pointed out that there is a malware camouflage to be antivirus with a number of malicious applications in the form of clock widget, which is widely used by Android users to customize their phone’s screen. Moreover, The PC Mag pointed out that the fake apps alleged to have attacked the genuine antivirus on the Android phone with the way stopping its virus-scanning feature. This malware type is also capable to steal user’s data.
The working of this malware app is simply cheating, when you accidentally installed /embedded to your Android phone, then you will see some application shortcuts of mobile 360Antivirus, update system, and China QQ Instant Messaging. If you tap one of those shortcuts then the malware is going to start stealing your information data, such as phonebook, SMS Data, call log, photos, GPS location and much more.
In addition, one thing to look out for is the malware will take over the performance mobile security app on your phone for requesting “root access” of your database, so that it allowing original antivirus is unable to detect the existence of such malware.
Therefore, keep your eyes open, and be careful in installing of any app you wanted. Android is indeed vulnerable to malware attacks.
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