Google tagged the Joker (Bread) malware as the most persistent threat it has handled since 2017. Seventeen Android apps that were identified as infected with malware by Zscaler researchers. These apps have been removed from the official Play Store.
The Joker(Bread) malware functions as spyware that steals contact lists, device information, and SMS messages; it would also sign up for the device owner for premium WAP services without seeking permission.
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Other than removing the apps from the Play Store, Google has also deployed the Play Protect service to disable apps from the affected devices. Users were still advised to remove the apps from the device manually.
Source: zdnet
