"Joker Trojans Flood the Android Ecosystem"

Researchers at Zcaler in September saw dozens of Joker malware variants hitting Google Play and third-party app stores. They found 17 different samples of Joker being regularly uploaded to Google Play. Collectively the applications carrying the Joker malware had more than 120,000 downloads. Once installed, the malware simulates clicks and intercept SMS messages to subscribe victims to unwanted, paid premium services. The malicious apps also steal SMS messages, contact lists, and device information.

Threatpost reports: "Joker Trojans Flood the Android Ecosystem"