More than 500,000 Huawei users have been infected with the Joker malware after downloading apps from the companys official Android store. The Joker malware is a malicious code camouflaged as a system app and allows attackers to perform a broad range of malicious operations, including disabling the Google Play Protect service, installing malicious apps, generate fake reviews, and show ads. The spyware is able to steal SMS messages, contact lists, and device information and to sign victims up for premium service subscriptions.”]
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