Hn found a total of 17 apps with malware
That iOS is one of the most secure operating systems is something that cannot be denied. But the techniques of malware are becoming more sophisticated and can escape the filter of those in charge of supervising it. And that is what has happened with 17 apps from the same developer
The apps, hidden among utilities such as exercise apps, contact backups, etc., include malware capable of executing actions without the user's permission or authorization. That is to say, it executed them for the mere fact of downloading the app .
Among these 17 dangerous applications there were all kinds of utilities
These actions, executed by what is called a Click Trojan, ranged from constantly opening fraudulent websites in the background to clicking on links without the need for the user to interact with them.
The icons of the 17 applications with malware
The purpose of including this malware in apps was to earn revenue, based on clicks and ads that appeared on websites and could even generate charges in users. And all this, while the user who had downloaded the app thought they were using a useful application.
The developer responsible for providing these malicious applications is AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd and their apps can be found in different App Store of the world.Next we leave you the list of apps so that, in case any are still available, you do not download any of them:
- RTO Vehicle Information
- EMI Calculator & Loan Planner
- File Manager – Documents
- Smart GPS Speedometer
- CrickOne – Live Cricket Scores
- Daily Fitness – Yoga Poses
- FM Radio – Internet Radio
- My Train Info – IRCTC & PNR
- Around Me Place Finder
- Easy Contacts Backup Manager
- Ramadan Times 2019
- Restaurant Finder – Find Food
- BMI Calculator – BMR Calc
- Dual Accounts
- Video Editor – Mute Video
- Islamic World – Qibla
- Smart Video Compressor
