Beware of Account Hijacking, Delete 19 Applications from Android Phone

Beware of Account Hijacking, Delete 19 Applications from Android Phone

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- If you have one of these applications on your Android phone, you should delete it immediately because it can secretly access your account. 

These applications have succeeded in disguising and infiltrating, even though they contain spyware, malware, and even trojans. 

Android, based on reports from MalwareFox, is an easy target for cyber attackers for prohibited activities. This is because Android is an open-source program, making it highly customizable, unlike iOS. 

"It is easy for cybercriminals to infiltrate Android devices using malicious applications. Malware programs such as Trojans, Adware, Spyware, Keyloggers, and more," wrote a report from MalwareFox. 

According to the Hindustan Times, Wednesday (18/10/2023), the following is a list of dangerous applications that you must immediately delete from your cellphone. Don't let anyone still install these applications! 

1. Fare Gamehub and Box (Trojan)

2. Hope Camera-Picture Record (Trojan)

3. Same Launcher and Live Wallpaper (Trojan)

4. Amazing Wallpaper (Trojan)

5. Cool Emoji Editor and Sticker (Trojan)

6. Simple Note Scanner (Spyware)

7. Universal PDF Scanner (Spyware)

8. Private Messenger (Spyware)

9. Premium SMS (Spyware)

10. Blood Pressure Checker (Spyware)

11. Cool Keyboard (Spyware)

12. Paint Art (Spyware)

13. Color Message (Spyware)

14. Vlog Star Video Editor (Malware)

15. Creative 3D Launcher (Malware)

16. Wow Beauty Camera-Picture (Malware)

17. Gif Emoji Keyboard (Malware)

18. Instant Heart Rate Anytime (Malware)

19. Delicate Messenger (Malware). 

According to CNBC Indonesia's monitoring, these applications are not available in the official Google Play Store application store. However, it is spread on the internet via APK files. Stay alert on the internet! 

Awas Rekening Dibajak, Hapus 19 Aplikasi dari HP Android

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 - Jika ada salah satu aplikasi ini di HP Android Anda, sebaiknya segera dihapus karena bisa diam-diam mengakses rekening.

Aplikasi-aplikasi tersebut berhasil menyamar dan menyusup, padahal di dalamnya berisi spyware, malware, hingga trojan.

Android, berdasarkan laporan dari MalwareFox menjadi target empuk penyerang siber untuk aktivitas yang dilarang. Ini karena Android adalah program open-source, membuatnya sangat bisa dikustomisasi, tidak seperti iOS.

"Mudah bagi penjahat siber untuk menginfiltrasi perangkat Android menggunakan aplikasi berbahaya. Program malware seperti Trojans, Adware, Spyware, Keylogger, dan banyak lagi," tulis laporan dari MalwareFox.

Melansir Hindustan Times, Rabu (18/10/2023), berikut ini daftar aplikasi berbahaya yang harus segera Anda hapus dari HP. Jangan sampai ada yang masih install aplikasi-aplikasi ini!

1. Fare Gamehub and Box (Trojan)

2. Hope Camera-Picture Record (Trojan)

3. Same Launcher and Live Wallpaper (Trojan)

4. Amazing Wallpaper (Trojan)

5. Cool Emoji Editor and Sticker (Trojan)

6. Simple Note Scanner (Spyware)

7. Universal PDF Scanner (Spyware)

8. Private Messenger (Spyware)

9. Premium SMS (Spyware)

10. Blood Pressure Checker (Spyware)

11. Cool Keyboard (Spyware)

12. Paint Art (Spyware)

13. Color Message (Spyware)

14. Vlog Star Video Editor (Malware)

15. Creative 3D Launcher (Malware)

16. Wow Beauty Camera-Picture (Malware)

17. Gif Emoji Keyboard (Malware)

18. Instant Heart Rate Anytime (Malware)

19. Delicate Messenger (Malware).

Pantauan CNBC Indonesia, aplikasi-aplikasi ini tak tersedia di toko aplikasi resmi Google Play Store. Namun, tersebar di internet melalui file APK. Tetap waspada di internet!