Android/FakePlayer.X!tr

With the growing numbers of Android users, worldwide malware researchers have spotted a rise in threats targeting Android devices. However, some authors of malware are more unscrupulous than others. This is the case with the developers of the Android/FakePlayer.X!tr application. This Android app poses as a useful tool for people suffering from diabetes. Its creators have named it 'Treatment for Diabetes' and are marketing it as a harmless application, but nothing can be far from the truth.

Hijacks the User's Text Messages

Users who download and install the Android/FakePlayer.X!tr application will be asked to permit it to access their text messages. We can assure you that a legitimate application that is meant to inform users about the treatment of diabetes does not need to access its user's SMS messages. If you are asked to authorize such activity, you should question the legitimacy of the application. However, many PC users tend to rush through the installation process of apps and may not even read what they are authorizing. According to analysts, once the Android/FakePlayer.X!tr application gets the permissions requested, it will begin to send text messages to 5554. It is not yet known what organization or group is associated with this number, but it is almost certain that your phone bill will be substantially higher by the end of the month. Since the Android/FakePlayer.X!tr application carries out its malicious operation very silently, it is likely that many users may not even notice anything wrong until they get their phone bill

We would advise you to avoid downloading any applications from third-party websites or hosting services. If you have an Android device, it is best to only install applications from the Google Play Store. Furthermore, make sure you acquire a reputable anti-malware app compatible with your Android device to avoid falling victim to online threats.