Alert! New Dangerous Android Malware Found in 14 Apps, Delete Them Immediately: Here is a List of Apps

An urgent warning for Android users – a recent discovery by McAfee researchers exposes a dangerous new threat: ‘Xamalicious’ malware hidden within seemingly harmless apps on the Google Play Store. Like any other malware it aims to steal data and damage or corrupt you mobiles. It is identified as a backdoor malware and has infected an estimated 338,300 devices, posing a significant risk to your phone’s security and privacy. Read more to know how to defend yourself against it.

Understanding the Xamalicious Threat

Xamalicious operates like a secret “key” for attackers, offering them remote access to your phone. Once installed, it can potentially:

• Steal your sensitive data: Contacts, messages, call logs, financial information, passwords, and more are all vulnerable.
• Hijack your device: Imagine your phone making calls or sending texts without your knowledge – Xamalicious can do just that.
• Track your every move: Your browsing history, app usage, and even location data can be monitored, revealing your entire digital footprint.
• Spread like wildfire: The malware can potentially infect other devices connected to your phone, putting your network at risk.

Some of the widely installed Xamalicious-affected Android apps are as follows:

Here’s a list of apps that contained the virus

• 3D Skin Editor for PE Minecraft (100,000 downloads)
• Essential Horoscope for Android (100,000 downloads)
• Count Easy Calorie Calculator (10,000 downloads)
• Auto Click Repeater (10,000 downloads)
• Logo Maker Pro (100,000 downloads)
• LetterLink (1,000 downloads)
• Sound Volume Extender (5,000 downloads)
• Numerology: Personal Horoscope & Number Predictions (1,000 downloads)
• Universal Calculator (100 downloads)
• Sound Volume Booster (100 downloads)
• Astrological Navigator: Daily Horoscope & Tarot ( 100 downloads)
• Track Your Sleep (500 downloads)
• Step Keeper: Easy Pedometer (500 downloads)

If you have installed any of these apps on your device, it is important that you remove them with immediate effect and after that make your device go through an anti-virus check.

It is also advised by McAfee to stop the usage of apps requiring permissions to accessibility services until and unless there is an essential need to use it.

In addition to the apps on Google Play, a separate group of 12 malicious apps having the Xamalicious threat is circulating on unauthorized third-party app stores, affecting users through APK file downloads, ANI reported.

Stay Safe, Stay Informed

Cybersecurity threats constantly evolve, so we recommend taking these additional steps:

• Download apps only from trusted sources: Stick to the official Google Play Store and avoid third-party app stores or shady websites.
• Verify app reviews and ratings: Before installing any app, check what other users are saying. Legitimate apps usually have positive reviews.
• Scrutinise app permissions: Don’t grant unnecessary access, especially to sensitive data like contacts or financial information.
• Keep your device and apps updated: Regularly update your Android OS and app versions to benefit from the latest security patches.
• Enable two-factor authentication: Add an extra layer of security to your sensitive accounts wherever possible.

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