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On the other hand, security company McAfee found that there are about 60 Android applications in the Google Play Store that are infiltrated by dangerous malware.

This dangerous new malware on Android is called Goldoson. The Goldoson malware has the ability to collect data from other applications installed on the device, devices connected to WiFi and Bluetooth, to the user’s GPS location.

In addition to stealing user data, infected applications malware Goldoson also commits ad fraud, which forces users to click on ads running in the background without permission.

So, what is malware and why is it dangerous? Citing page FTCWednesday (19/4/2023), malware itself is one of the biggest threats to the security of computers, tablets, smartphonesand other devices.

Malware includes viruses, spyware or software spy, ransomwareAnd software unwanted files, which are secretly installed on the user’s device.

When the device is compromised malwarecybercriminals can use it to steal sensitive information or deliver unwanted advertisements, demand payment, and make smartphones insecure.

There is no definite information that users can know when their smartphones are infected with malware. However, the owner smartphones may notice unusual behavior or things on their smartphone, tablet or computer.