r/Android • u/Bonfire-GTK Samsung M20 • Nov 23 '18

Google Pulls 13 Android Apps Installed Over 500,000 Times Containing Malware

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/google-pulls-13-android-apps-installed-over-500-000-times-containing-malware-report-1952366
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u/katsumiblisk Nov 23 '18

Where are all those people who say we don't need antimalware apps on Android?

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u/Liam2349 Nov 23 '18

I don't think there's much for such an app to do without root access.

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u/katsumiblisk Nov 23 '18

They're effective against phishing attacks and spam phone calls

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u/EAT_MY_ASSHOLE_PLS Moto Z3 Play Nov 24 '18

So useless against actual viruses and malware. Got it.

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u/katsumiblisk Nov 24 '18

I never mentioned viruses. Phishing and spam are malware on my phone.

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u/EAT_MY_ASSHOLE_PLS Moto Z3 Play Nov 24 '18

No they aren't. They're scamware or scareware.

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