Malicious apps found on Google Play Store despite new App Defense Alliance
Summary
The apps were camera utilities and kids games and all carried the Haken malware. Check Point estimates the apps had been installed on over 50,000 Android devices before they were analyzed and removed from the Play store. Haken is able to take control of the user’s device and click on anything that may appear on the screen. The impact on users is two-fold, it can sign them up for premium subscription services without the user realizing, earning money illegally for the people behind the app. If you suspect you have downloaded one of these apps you should uninstall it from your device, check your mobile and credit-card bills to see if you have been signed up for any subscriptions and unsubscribe if possible, and install a security solution to prevent future infections.
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