Cops have warned phone users to immediately remove eight apps from their devices – including programmes used for screen backgrounds and messaging – over fears of a dangerous Joker software.
The malicious malware can cause chaos on any device it infects and has the ability to install hidden spyware and create fraudulent subscriptions costing £240 every year.
Google has deleted the eight applications from its Play Store – but Auxiliary Message, Element Scanner, Fast Magic SMS, Free CamScanner, Go Messages, Super Message, Great SMS, and Travel Wallpapers may still remain on some devices.
The Joker virus can access lots of private information, including text messages and contacts, reports The Express.
But its main threat is financial and phones with the virus will subtly subscribe to websites that charge a subscription fee.
In a post on its website, Belgium police said: “Warning! The Joker virus is back in the Android environment.
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