computer researchers at Check Point, a cybersecurity firm. On Wednesday, Google confirmed to CNNMoney the nature and extent of the problem.The hackers have managed to steal digital them access to Google services, like a person's email and photo .collection. But according to Google, hackers have not yet tapped that information and stolen it.
The massive hack appears to be a criminal enrichment scheme.Infected Android smartphones begin to install other, legitimate Android apps -- then rate them highly. This fraudulently inflates their reputation, according to Check Point researchers.Google has already removed the legitimate apps from its official store that have benefited from this ratings conspiracy, accordingto a blog post by Adrian Ludwig,the company's director of "6c="1" 6f="32" 6r="4,237,377,279"Android security.The malware also installs malicious advertising software that tracks users, a potential boon for data-hungry marketers.Google says it has blocked 150,000 versions of this kind of
nasty cyberattack.But the problem persists. Another 13,000 devices are getting infected and breached daily, according to Check Point researchers who have been tracking this type of cyberattack since last year. They've "6c="1" 6f="32" 6r="4,349,333,391"nicknamed the hacking campaign Check Point has set up a website--Gooligan.CheckPoint.com-- for people to check if their
devices have been hacked. (It requires you to enter your Google email address, gives you a response, and offers the company's "ZoneAlarm" "6c="1" 6f="32" 6r="4,190,355,232"product.)Alternatively, Android users could check to see if they have downloaded illegitimate versionsof any of the apps listed at the bottom of this article.Smartphone owners are advised to only download certified
computer programs from officialrepositories. Google has its Google Play store. Apple has its App Store.But some people insist on visiting unofficial app stores -- typically on shady websites -- because they offer free, counterfeit versions of popular apps.
Avraham, the founder of anothercybersecurity firm, Zimperium.On Tuesday, Google stressed that users should avoid downloading outside of Google Play.According to Check Point, here's "6c="1" 6f="32" 6r="4,320,475,362"the list of potentially infected apps:1.Perfect Cleaner2.Demo3.WiFi Enhancer4.Snake5.gla.pev.zvh6.Html5 Games7.Demm8.memory booster9.แข่งรถสุดโหด10.StopWatch11.Clear12.ballSmove_00413.Flashlight Free14.memory booste15.Touch Beauty16.Demoad17.Small Blue Point18.Battery Monitor19.清理大师20.UC Mini21.Shadow Crush22.Sex Photo23.小白点24.tub.ajy.ics25.Hip Good26.Memory Booster27.phone booster28.SettingService29.Wifi Master30.Fruit Slots31.System Booster32.Dircet Browser33.FUNNY DROPS34.Puzzle Bubble-Pet Paradise35.GPS36.Light Browser37.Clean Master38.YouTube Downloader39.KXService40.Best Wallpapers41.Smart Touch42.Light Advanced43.SmartFolder44.youtubeplayer45.Beautiful Alarm46.PronClub47.Detecting instrument48.Calculator49.GPS Speed50.Fast Cleaner51.Blue Point52.CakeSweety53.Pedometer54.Compass Lite55.Fingerprint unlock56.PornClub57.com.browser.provider58.Assistive Touch59.Sex Cademy60.OneKeyLock61.Wifi Speed Pro62.Minibooster63.com.so.itouch64.com.fabullacop.loudcallernameringtone65.Kiss Browser66.Weather