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Adult Player, Harmful Malware Reported By eScan

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According to reports from eScan, a new mobile malware has been detected on Google Play Store. The malicious app, Adult Player pretends to be a regular porn app, but it secretly takes photographs of users and then blackmails for a hefty ransom.

The Adult Player looks like a normal pornography app, but when it’s installed and accessed on user’s device, it secretly clicks photographs using the front-facing camera of the handset. As soon as the photographs are clicked, it transfers sensitive information to remote servers belonging to the developers of this malicious application. Once data transmission is complete, it locks down the phone, and threatens the user to pay a ransom amount of $500 via PayPal for protection of personal and professional data. It claims to leak private data if the amount is not paid as soon as possible.

As of now, the malicious app was removed from Google Play Store. But since, ransomware is on the rise, eScan has suggest some valuable tips to keep your handsets safe and secure.

  • Use a trustworthy antivirus app– The most essential element which helps in securing your device is an update antivirus program. Just like desktops and laptops, a smartphone also needs to be protected by a strong antivirus app. eScan, being the best provider of antivirus solutions for mobiles creates a perfect ecosystem to keep a bunch of apps without any malwares or viruses.
  • Always download official apps– While installing an app or game, verify the install and check whether it’s the official product or not. You should download any app unless you’re getting it from Google Play Store or its official website.
  • Check ratings and reviews for selecting the right app– While installing an app, you should also check user ratings and reviews for knowing more about that app. Furthermore, installing apps from Trustworthy developers is always the best way to go.
  • Backup your device on day to day basis- In order to maintain data protection, back up your contents on a regular basis. Creating a backups on a day to day basis will make sure that your personal and professional files is not at risk, even in worst situations. eScan helps in creating data backups on a regularly.

Malwares like Adult Player are effecting users in big numbers, and the all these tips can play significant part in staying protected against them.

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