Joker malware is back again, spotted in an app with over 500,000 downloads

Unfortunately, the Joker malware has re-emerged. It has appeared in the app with over 500,000 downloads. The questionable app is called “Color Messages” and was available through the Google Play Store before it was removed.

Sad to say, it was downloaded over 500,000 times before being removed, and some people became infected in the process. According to the Pradeo Security report, this app is adding emoji to your text messages.

As per the report, that the app will connect to Russian servers. As always, just because it’s removed from the Play Store does not mean it has been removed from your phone. If you have it installed, you will need to do it manually.

This app can access your contact list and subscribe you to the unwanted premium paid services. The Joker belongs to a family of malware known as “bread”, which mimics clicks and intercepts SMS messages. This makes the Joker extremely dangerous and even harder to spot.

Joker Malware Spotted Again!

This malware has been found in hundreds of apps over the last couple of years, color messages last. So you have to be more careful when downloading apps even from official sources.

Be sure to check the comments before you download the app and, most importantly, think before allowing specific apps. You can not always stick to the most popular apps, so you have to be careful.

Occasionally, considering what the purpose of the apps is, the apps will ask you for permissions. This is the main red flag you should consider. Apps are very limited without proper permissions. This does not always help, but in most cases, it is a way to protect yourself from malware. The red flags you need to identify are usually.