Goldoson Malware Discovered In Additional Than 60 Android Apps With 100 Million Downloads

In terms of malware, Android is commonly considered a safe operating system. However, many times the Malvier tries to target users through apps. When they are identified, necessary steps are taken by Google. The mobile research team of antivirus making company MCAFEE has claimed that it has discovered more than 60 such apps that have a Mallevier named Goldoson. This malware was found in the apps downloaded from One Pack and Google Play Games. The special thing is that in these 60 apps which have the presence of Mallevier, they have received more than 10 crore downloads.

What does Goldoson do

MCAFEE’s team has described Goldosan as a third-party Malician Library. This malware can achieve sensitive information of people. For example, which apps have been installed by users. Which devices are connected to his Wifi and Bluetooth. Also, GPS information can also be achieved by Goldosan.

Goldoson dodges such

Goldoson malware makes itself a user’s device. Then you can achieve remote configuration as soon as the app is run. The remote server domain varies to dodge users. It also performs advertising fraud with users. For example, without the consent of the users, it clicks on advertisements in the Malvier Background.

How safe Indian users?

The question arises that how much is it a matter of concern for Indian users to get more than 60 crore in more than 60 apps? If you trust the reports, then Indian users do not need to be worried. The apps in which malware have been received are associated with South Korea i.e. there is a ‘threat’ on the data of the users of that country.

What action did Google take?

MCAFEE’s team has said that it had informed Google about such apps which have walkedware. Google immediately took action and removed some apps from the play store. Developers have been informed. Many developers have updated their apps. If you also get information about such apps in which it can be a malavier and it is in your phone, then immediately remove such apps from your device.