[HIGHLIGHTS] Over 400 million downloads: Malware lies dormant in many apps

Malware in apps – already over 400 million downloads. Malware is called "Android.Spy.SpinOk" and is disguised as a "Software Development Kit" (SDK) In many apps, the malicious SDKs are still integrated today.

Antivirus apps can be used to render this malware harmless – these are also available for download in the Google Play Store.. Many smartphone users download apps without thinking about malicious software. It's hiding in Android apps more often than you think.