Cyber Threat Alert - Malicious Android Apps

Cyber Threat Alert - Malicious Android Apps (2)

- Following Android Apps have been identified which may be involved in advertising and misc suspicious activities.

1) Clock LED
2) Car Racing 2019
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3) 4K Wallpaper (Background 4K Full HD)
4) Background 4K HD
5) QR Code Reader and Barcode Scanner Pro
6) File Manager Pro - Manager SD Card/Explorer
7) VMOWO City: Speed Racing 3D
8) Barcode Scanner
9) Screen Stream Mirroring
10) QR Code - Scan and Read a Barcode
11) Period Tracker - Cycle Ovulation Women's
12) QR and Barcode Scan Reader
13) Wallpapers 4K
14) Backgrounds HD
15) Transfer Data Smart
16) Explorer File Manager
17) Today Weather Radar
18) Mobnet.io: Big Fish Frenzy

- Android users are advised to refrain from downloading / installing above mentioned apps.

- If already installed then same must be immediately uninstalled to avoid data leakage.1. Malicious links are being sent by hostile elements to lure in mobile users to install a chatting application Chat lite.

2. Clicking the link will start downloading malicious android application which extracts the personal information (pictures, contacts, call logs etc) from your mobile.

3. Users are advised not to click on any such links and avoid installation of applications from unknown sources.
- For any query or reporting malware, please contact iCSIRT / KPCERC on following email addresses:-

- eagle1978@mail.com

- falcon098@writeme.com

- cert@kpcerc.com

KPCERT

KPCERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) is part of KPCERC (Cyber Emergency Response Center), which aims to respond to computer security incidents, report on vulnerabilities and promote effective cyber security practices throughout the Government departments.

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Ref: KPITB/KPCERC/KPCERT/03/20-02-15