35 counterfeit antiviruses, which pose serious threat to the owners of Android devices, were found in Google Play Store. ESET experts informed about this dangerous discovery, Finance.ua reports.
The found antiviruses only create the feeling of security, but in fact, they show ads and distract them from imitation of their work.
The applications, studies by experts, imitate the antivirus operation by such methods as the creation of “white” and “black” lists pf applications, which include such popular programs as Facebook, Instagram and Skype.
“Unwanted applications were removed from Google Play after ESET experts’ message”, according to the message, posted on ESET’s website.
However, before removal from Google Play, about 7 mln trustful users already downloaded these counterfeits.
