Google it recently banned 36 malicious Android apps from Google Play Store that can perform harmful functions without user consent. Apps can collect information such as a list of installed apps from the user’s phone, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device information, and GPS locations. It was discovered by McAfee, who found a software library called Goldoson. In addition, the library can also commit ad fraud by clicking on advertisements in the background without the knowledge of the user.
McAfee with this malicious library with over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store alone Discovered more than 60 apps. Following this discovery, Google took action and removed 36 apps from the Play Store, while the remaining apps were updated by their developers.
Defined Applications and Goldoson Domains
- bhuroid.com
- enestcon.com
- htyyed.com
- discess.net
- gadlito.com
- gerfane.com
- visceun.com
- onanico.net
- Metinno.net
- goldson.net
- dalefs.com
- openwor.com
- thervide.net
- earthdonutkiel.com
- treffaas.com
- saddeepkold.com
- hjorsjopa.com
- dggerys.com
- ridinra.com
- necktro.com
- fuerob.com
- phyerh.net
- ojiskorp.net
- rouperdo.net
- tiffyre.net
- superdonaldkood.com
- soridok2kpop.com
Users are advised to update or uninstall their apps to the latest version if it has been identified as a threat to Android phone users. Also, users should take precautions before downloading any app from the Play Store or any other third-party service. We recommend checking the developer’s name, the number of downloads, the comments section, the number of known apps the developer has created, and the preview section of the app to make sure the images are real and not fake.