Lately, security vulnerability issues encountered in mobile applications published on Google Play Store have been increasing. An important development in this regard was recorded with a new announcement made by the security research company Dr.Web. Dr.Web stated that a spyware called “SpinOk” targeting Android users was detected in more than 100 Android applications. These applications pose a threat to over 400 million users in total. Here are the details.
‘SpinOk’ software found in many popular mobile applications!”
The malicious software called SpinOk is presented as a software development kit (SDK) for advertisers to use. After being installed on users’ devices, the software not only enables the display of hidden ads but also violates privacy rules by sending the user’s personal data to a remote server. The software, completely devoid of ethical understanding, also verifies the collection of real user data by using device sensors.
Although Dr.Web stated that most of the mobile applications containing this malicious software have been removed by Google Play Store, they emphasized that some are still in use. The company highlighted the need for users to review the list of harmful applications as soon as possible and stated that every update should be carefully examined before installation.
Here is a list of some popular applications affected by the SpinOk software, taking into account the number of downloads we provided. You can clearly observe how large a data network it has formed. Here are the malicious applications:
- Cashzine – Earn Cash Rewards – 10 Million Downloads
- Crazy Drop – 10 Million Downloads
- Mvbit – Mv Video Status Maker – 50 Million Downloads
- Noizz: Music Video Editor – 100 Million Downloads
- Cashem: Get Rewards – 5 Million Downloads
- Biugo – Video Maker & Video Editor – 50 Million Downloads
- Zapya – File Transfer, Share Apps & Music Playlist – 100 Million Downloads
- Vfly: Video Editor, Video Maker, Beauty Camera – 50 Million Downloads
- Fizzo Novel – Offline Reading – 10 Million Downloads
- Tick: Watch to Earn – 5 Million Downloads
The following are all the applications affected by the spyware:
- SurveyKing – Earn from surveys
- Bingo-J
- Blitz Slots
- Bitcoin Cash Giveaway
- Crazy Drop Cashzine – Earn money reward
- Fruit Drop
- Trend Games
- Solitaire Arena
- Biugo – video maker&video editor
- Bubble Connect – puzzle match
- Pop Rewards
- Novelah – Read fiction & novel
- TT Tube:Short Video
- Stars Coin
- Royal Dice Party
- Get Rich Scanner
- Treasure Scanner
- Holiday Solitaire Party
- Share VFly: video editor&video maker
- Step Counter:Keep Fit
- WOW Domino
- Witch Slots 2
- Puzzle Cash
- Fantasy Pusher
- Noizz: video editor with music
- Queen Match-Triple Tile Master
- Solitaire Go: TriPeaks
- Money Tube: Video Player
- NovelFun
- Alaa win play
- Video Tube: Cash Back
- Match Fun 3D
- Youth Rewards – Cash App
- Fizzo Novel – Reading Offline
- Gold Miner Coin Dozer
- Zapya – File Transfer
- Coin Vibe
- PixMania: Ganhe prêmios no pix
- Weather & Rewards – Real Money
- Candy Gas
- Owl Pop Mania
- Lucky Jackpot Pusher
- Money Game-Win Real Cash
- Tap Away 3D StepWin-Pedometer &
- Bingo Joy
- Piggy Rush Slot
- Star Quiz
- Mega Blast Tree
- Bank Bingo Slot
- Money Gun – Earn money easily
- Reweize: Earn Rewards
- Domino Master
- Coin Big Bang
- Make Money & Earn Cash Rewards
- Smart Walk
- Parking Inc. 3D
- PlayBox: Rewarded Play
- Lion Coin: The King of Rewards
- Daily Step
- Cake Factory: Pop Match3
- Mania Vegas Slots
- Cash Prizes – Earn Rewards App
- Lucky Word Club
- Mega Coin Dozer
- Jackpot King – Coin Pusher
- Lucky Money – Real Money Games
- bucksfir
- Jelly Connect
- Mega Win Slots
- VibeTik
- ChipWin To 21:Merge game
- DigiWards
- Loto Scratch and Win
- Bingo Tour
- CashEM: Get Rewards
- SWE Rewards “Swedswap”
- InstaCash:Earn rewards
- Mission Guru: Brain Boost
- BitCoin Connect
- Game Reward- Real Money Games
- Gamony : Make Money Everyday
- Lucky Clover Bingo
- Digger Master – Casino slots
- Fast Wallet-Earn Money & games
- Water Puzzle Captain
- Tick: watch to earn
- Maya Merge
- Colo Chess
- MemGuru
- MVBit – MV video status maker
- Space Pop: Bubble Shooter
- Fruit BigBang
- Pic Pro – AI Photo Enhancer
- Play Tube
- Money Well:Play game & earn cash
- Casino Royale: Wild Slots
- OhCash
- Survey Cash – Earn Easy Cash
- Step Tracker
- Royal Fishing Party
- Jackpot bingo Slots
So, what are your thoughts on this matter? Did any of these mobile applications exist on your device? You can share your opinions with us in the comments section.