'Unremovable' xHelper Malware Has Affected 45,000 Android Devices

'Unremovable' xHelper Malware Has Affected 45,000 Android Devices

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The video discusses the xHelper malware, which infects Android devices by spoofing legitimate apps and redirecting users to unauthorized sites. Despite its persistence, xHelper is not destructive or privacy-invasive. The video also highlights broader Android security issues, including other harmful apps on the Play Store and Google's ongoing efforts to remove such threats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the xHelper malware?

To improve battery life

To redirect users to unauthorized sites

To provide free app downloads

To enhance app performance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries are most affected by the xHelper malware?

Germany, France, and Italy

US, Russia, and India

Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

China, Japan, and South Korea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did security companies find about xHelper's impact on user privacy?

It enhances security features

It has no destructive properties

It encrypts user data

It compromises user privacy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many harmful apps were discovered on the Play Store in September?

50

200

172

100

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Google take against the keyboard app that made unauthorized purchases?

Removed it from the Play Store

Updated its features

Promoted it on the Play Store

Ignored the issue