#Joker Malware

Another batch of popular Android apps has been banned by Google because of a hidden trojan called Joker malware. Based on the Mountain View firm, they’ve detected three apps installing the infamous Joker malware so they’ve decided to purge their online marketplace. As reported through express.co.uk, this malware can steal money by letting Android users secretly sign them up for pricey subscription services which are worth hundreds of pounds per year. The three Android apps which have an injected Joker malware are Style Message, Blood Pressure App and Camera PDF Scanner. Marcus Hutchins, also known as "Malware Tech" on Twitter, has been charged in the US for allegedly creating the Kronos malware. The malware is hitting banks and steals login and financial credentials from victims' computers. It has been said that he created the malware, and sold it on the dark web market called "Alphabay" which was been taken down just recently. Read more in our articles including "Google takes down 3 apps because of 'Joker Malware'" and "Researcher that stalled WannaCry ransomware has been charged in U.S.".