android.cynos.7.origin in some apps
Dangerous malware infected nine million Huawei phones
More than 190 apps installed on nearly 9.3 million devices by Huawei's AppGallery has been detected with information stealing malware.
The “Android.Cynos.7.origin,” Trojan horse loaded on these AppGallery apps is known as according to Bleeping Computer, and it was spotted by Dr Web AV researchers.
Dr. Web has reportedly notified Huawei, a Chinese tech company, of the threat and has worked to remove infected apps from AppGallery.
The infected applications were very dangerous because the data theft malware was hidden in different applications all working as advertised.
The list of infected apps is too long to fully share, but Bleeping Computer has listed some popular apps like Hurry Up and Hide, Cat Adventures, and Drive School Simulator.
A Huawei spokesperson told the outlet that they were aware of the Android threat and were working to remove infected apps.
AppGallery's built-in security system quickly identified potential risks within these apps, and now actively working with affected developers to troubleshoot their apps.
Once all apps are clear, they will be re-listed in AppGallery so customers can download their favorite apps again and continue to enjoy them.
The full list of infected Apps on Huawei App gallary
If you have anything installed on your phone, we recommend you to get rid of them until the situation is resolved.
Some versions of the malware function by requesting permission to access unusual features on the user's phone.
If the permission is granted, the app can send premium SMS messages, intercept incoming messages, download and launch additional modules, and even download other apps have tasks to steal your information.
