A data vacuum cleaner hidden in applications

These analysts indicate that the computer virus is a derivative of the Cynos program, called Android.Cynos.7.Origin and infecting smartphones very simply since it is enough to authorize the app installed to manage calls.Given permission, the Trojan horse collects and sends the following data to a server:

Among the most downloaded “contaminated” apps, a good majority would be made up of titles intended for a young audience.A Trojan horse which therefore clearly targets children, especially via the game Cat Adventures downloaded more than 420,000 times.

According to analysts, if no bank details can be intercepted by the virus, the telephone number remains one of its main objectives.DR.Web adds that the 190 incriminated applications are mainly intended for Asian and Russian audiences, without being absent from Appgallery in other regions of the world.

The site finally indicates that Huawei has been notified of the problem and that the Chinese firm has already deleted from its store.However, if you had downloaded them and they are still on your smartphone, know that the Trojan horse is still active.All that remains is to get rid of it.You will find the lists of the apps concerned here.