{"id":152516,"date":"2026-04-07T22:44:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=152516"},"modified":"2026-04-07T22:44:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T04:14:49","slug":"dangerous-virus-found-in-apps-downloaded-23-lakh-times-is-your-phone-also-in-danger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=152516","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous virus found in apps downloaded 23 lakh times, is your phone also in danger?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"story-10350356\"><span class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-d9b4a3b36103a47d\">April 08, 2026, 09:09 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl\" class=\"jsx-204852691 asubttl\">A new Android malware named NoVoice has emerged which persists in the phone even after factory reset. Know how it works and how it can be avoided. 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Its name is &#8216;NoVoice&#8217;, which does not disappear from the phone even after factory reset. Researchers from cyber security company McAfee have discovered this. This malware was found hidden in more than 50 apps, which have been downloaded more than 23 lakh times on Google Play Store. This malware mainly targets older budget Android smartphones.<\/p>\n<p>Especially those devices which have not received security updates after May 2021. Africa has been affected the most, some users from India, America and Europe are also affected.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does malware work?<br \/><\/strong>It hides among normal looking apps like system cleaner, games or photo gallery. These apps do not have any suspicious permissions, so users can install them easily.<\/p>\n<p>Once installed, it takes advantage of the old vulnerabilities of the phone to gain root access.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After this it does something very dangerous:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol_block\">\n<li>Steals usernames and passwords of financial apps<\/li>\n<li>Can view and delete gallery photos<\/li>\n<li>Removes essential daily use apps<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The biggest problem is that it hides itself in the deeper parts of the system. Even a simple factory reset doesn&#8217;t go away completely. This can only be removed by reinstalling the complete firmware of the phone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to protect?<br \/><\/strong>The good thing is that phones with new updates are mostly safe. If your phone is receiving security patches after May 2021, then the risk is very less. Google has removed all those dangerous apps from the Play Store.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul_block\">\n<li>Always install the latest security updates<\/li>\n<li>Avoid downloading unknown apps<\/li>\n<li>Install apps from Play Store only and read reviews<\/li>\n<li>If in doubt, use a trusted antivirus app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This matter is a warning for those using old phones. Such risks increase by not updating on time. McAfee and Google&#8217;s team are keeping an eye on this. If your phone is old and is not updating, then be careful and get the firmware reflashed if necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atawrap\">\n<h2 class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atahead\">About the Author<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899\">\n<div style=\"min-height:52px;margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/jpeg;base64,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\" alt=\"authoring\" title=\"authoring\" width=\"52\" height=\"52\" class=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/byline\/afreen-277.html\" class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 atamail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Afreen Afaq<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Afreen Afaq has started her career with Network 18 as a Tech Journalist, and has more than six years experience in &#8216;Mobile-Technology&#8217; beat. She is a high-performing professional with an established and proven &#8230;<span class=\"jsx-5d5943d0494ab899 aurpdebtn\">read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"bottomNavDetails\" class=\"jsx-1293521762\">\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink Location\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">Location:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi,<\/span><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi,<\/span><span class=\"jsx-1293521762 link\">Delhi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 atbtlink fp\"><span class=\"jsx-1293521762\">First Published:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-1293521762 rs\">\n<p>April 08, 2026, 09:09 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hindi.news18.com\/news\/tech\/apps-novoice-malware-alert-dangerous-android-virus-stays-factory-reset-know-how-to-be-safe-10350356.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:April 08, 2026, 09:09 IST A new Android malware named NoVoice has emerged which persists in the phone even after factory reset. 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