Google has removed a total of 11 apps from the PlayStore citing Joker malware threats. Uninstall now

The Google PlayStore was hit with malware-ridden apps as the company recently removed 11 applications from its platform that were infected with the Joker malware. As per the latest report by Check Point’s research, a new variant of the malware has been discovered on the PlayStore. This malware is very tricky to spot and users who have inadvertently downloaded any of these apps will have to remove them manually. Below is a List of Infected Apps Removed: com.imagecompress.android com.relax.relaxation.androidsms com.cheery.message.sendsms (two different instances) com.peason.lovinglovemessage com.contact.withme.texts com.hmvoice.friendsms com.file.recovefiles com.LPlocker.lockapps com.remindme.alram com.training.memorygame After removing the apps the users should immediately check transactions on the Google PlayStore and whether any services have been subscribed to via credit card. Google has removed a total of 1,700 applications that were reportedly infected with malware similar to the Joker malware. ...