Joker Malware Apps Once Again Bypass Google’s Security to Spread via Play Store

Cybersecurity researchers took the wraps off yet another instance of Android malware hidden under the guise of legitimate applications to stealthily subscribe unsuspecting users for premium services without their knowledge.

In a report published by Check Point research today, the malware — infamously called Joker (or Bread) — has found another trick to bypass Google’s Play Store protections: