Alert: This Dangerous App Is Present In Your Smartphones, Delete It Immediately
This Dangerous App Is Present In More Than 10 Million Smartphones, Delete It Immediately
Nowadays there are different types of apps for smartphones. Users install these apps in their phones according to their needs and entertainment. But sometimes these smartphone apps can prove to be dangerous for users.
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Actually, many times there is a risk of viruses from apps, which can harm users’ data and mobiles. One such Android app has been revealed. A dangerous virus has been found in this app and it has also been removed from the Google Play Store.
Installed In More Than Ten Million Smartphones
The name of this dangerous app is Barcode Scanner. It is a poplur app and according to the report, this app is present in the devices of more than 10 million smartphone users. The app has been removed by the Google Play Store as soon as the information about the virus is found in it. The virus was identified by cyber security company Malwarebytes. In such a situation, if you also use Android smartphone, then stay alert with this app.
This Kind Of Activity Happens Suddenly In The Phone
Let us know that Barcode Scanner is a popular app and has been on the Google Play store for many years. So far this app has been installed more than 10 million (1 crore) times. However, now this app has become dangerous. Due to the virus in it, it used to show advertisements in the default browser of the smartphone after downloading.
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At the same time, many users had complained that a website suddenly opened in their browser which advised to install Cleaner App on the phone.
Still A Threat To These Users
The Google Play Store may have removed this app, but the app still remains a threat to some users. Users who have installed this app in their smartphone, there is a risk of virus coming to their phones. In such a situation, if you have also installed this app in your phone, then uninstall it immediately. To check, download AppChecker, search and delete Barcode Scanner.
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This Is How The App Took A Dangerous Form
The security firm says that the barcode scanner was a simple app, but an update was given to it last year. After this update this app started having problems. This update was released on December 4 last year, after which the app started sending adware to smartphones.