Google Play, the Android application store, announced that the application “iRecorder – Screen Recorder” carries a number of the most harmful spyware and malicious software today. existing. Immediately, the platform removed the said app from its collection.
As reported by the security company ESET, which discovered these viruses, the application was launched in September 2021, however, about a year later it began to receive these spyware and malware.
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It is believed that the infiltration of these viruses occurred when the application became part of a broad international spying campaign.
Experts claim that malicious and spy programs have been incorporated into the iRecorder through updates, enabling the application to steal information from messages, record phone calls, capture conversations using the device's microphone and even hack into other apps to get data personal.
Although it has been removed from Google Play, the app still poses a huge risk if it is installed on any device through unreliable sources.
Additionally, Google Play points out that iRecorder was downloaded over 50,000 times before it was deleted. Therefore, if you have this application on your cell phone, it is extremely important that you uninstall it immediately.
At the same time, it is recommended that you change all your passwords if you notice any suspicious activity on your accounts. Finally, performing a full device reset is a recommended course of action if you spot any suspicious activity on your device.
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