Do you use CamScanner? Be careful because it adds malware

Yes, as you are reading in the title this application called CamScanner for Android devices would be infecting millions of users who use it on their Android devices. In this case, the app that has about 100 million downloads in the Google Play Store has a Trojan that affects users.

Google itself has just removed the application from its app store after a malware discovered by the well-known Russian security company Kapersky came to light. So the important thing now is that the problem was discovered - better late than never - and it is advisable to uninstall this app the sooner the better if you are using it on your smartphone.

Multiple versions of CamScanner infected by malware

This application had the updates up to date And we cannot say that it was not reviewed every time by Google, but it is evident that some mechanism failed and the app had been adding the Trojan for quite some time. This is an app to create documents using a photo, you could also convert them into PDF easily to work with them, save them in the cloud, send them by email or similar.

The app is currently retired and can no longer be downloaded from the Google app store. The malware detected was the so-called Trojan Dropper. In this case, the malware is very widespread in China and within the app it allows executing code that would allow other modules to be downloaded. It is a malicious malware and it is best to stay away from this app and look for alternatives right away.

About two months infecting Android smartphones

Until the malware was discovered or came to light, it is estimated that the app infected thousands of devices. In this case a few months ago it was removed from the store (specifically on July 30) but since July 16 new versions have been launched and in them he had the malware inside. If you have CamScanner, it is possible that you detect an app that you did not install on your smartphone and it is best to eliminate it as soon as possible.