Top Malicious App Run In Play Store| Shadow Cyber Security


Google play store has several protections in place to restrict apps consisting of malware, but there are times that scammers try out different ways to inject malware infected apps into the Play store.




The cybersecurity firm identified 10 malicious apps on the Play store that tricked users into downloading them, once the user install the app, its name changes and the app icon remains hidden on the device.The idea behind such malicious activities is to serve ads and generate reverse through them.What is worse is that developers run bypasses the protections implements by Android.

The following is the complete list of malicious apps the cyber security firm discovered.


1. Walls light

2. Big Emoji

3. Grad Wallpapers

4. Engine Wallpapers

5. Stock Wallpapers

6. Art Filter

7. Create Sticker fro Whatsapp

8. Math Solver

9. Keyboard

10. Smart WiFi 


If you have any of these apps installed on your device, delete them immediately. It is quite possible that the apps could have changed their names and icons, that means you will need to carefully check the apps that you are planning to install on your mobile device.

- Check the name of the developer first. Download apps developed by the original.

- Check out the review before installing any app on your phone device.

- Install apps only from an official platform like Google Play store and Apple App store.

- Check the rating first before you install any application on your mobile phone.


Make Android Safe by Staying Clear of These Apps

In spite of persistent efforts from Google, you can find thousands of risky apps on the Play Store, including malware, spyware, adware, bloatware. However, the aforementioned ones are among the most widely used dangerous apps on Android, which is why have made their way to our list.

It you have any of the above most dangerous Android apps on your phone, do install it now and download an alternative instead.


Other Dangerous Apps You Should Not Install




For the above list, ew only picked apps that are currently available on the Play Store. However, there are hundreds more apps that have been banished from the Play Store for click fraud, illegal data mining, "disruptive ads" and more. Those include Clean Master, DU Battery Saver, ES File Explorer, Quickpic Gallery and a whole host of other software, many of which are from the notorious chinese developer, Cheetah Mobile.


Staying safe on the Google Play Store

Android malware will always find a way to creep into the Google Play Store, and sometimes apps can stay there for several months, so you should not blindly trust any app can blindly trust no apps.It is vital to check user reviews and ratings, visit the developer's website, read the privacy policy and pay attention to the requested permissions during installation.

Finally, ensure that play protect is active on your device and regularly monitor your internet data and battery consumption to identify any suspicious processes that run in the background.


The new malicious Android apps

the asware apps discovered by Dr. Web are modifications of existing families that first appeared on the Google Play Store in May 2022.The apps request permission to overlay windows over any apps can add themselves to the battery saver's exclusion list so they can continue running in the background when the victim closes the app.They hide their icons form the app drawer or replace them with something resembling a core system component, like "SIM TOOLKIT".


How does the Android malware work?




Malware on Google Play Store can bring unwanted advertisements on your Android smartphones which can generally by intrusive, deplete the battery, acn generally  more heat. spoil user experience and can even cause unauthorised financial transactions. The worst part is that this Android malware software tries to hide by masquerading as something else that can host devices and makes money for remote operators by forcing the user to tap on the affiliated advertisements.


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