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A February 09, 2021 Big Tech Update 10 million Android devices were just infected due to this app's new update A cybersecurity company called Malwarebytes just revealed that a barcode scanning app has potentially infected 10 million Android devices due to a recent update.   The Barcode Scanner app has been downloaded 10 million times – leaving millions of users vulnerable to malicious adware and malware that was introduced to their devices due to the app's latest update. It appears the update was first issued on December 4, 2020. Millions of Android users have since complained about the adware and malware that have taken over their devices. What's disheartening is it appears that the app didn't fall victim to a hacking scam or other security risk. The new update included malicious code that was intentionally added since the last version of the app.   In addition to that, it appears the developers of the app went through great lengths to intentionally avoid the new code being detected by anyone. Though Google has removed Barcode Scanner from the Play Store, the risky app could still be installed on millions of Android devices. What else do we know about the Barcode Scanner security risk and what should you do if you have it on your phone or device? Image source: Slash Gear Don't Miss These Headlines: It's officially the end of the road for Google Music Will Apple rule the 5G smartphone market this year? This trades ultra-cheap - less than $3. It seems crazy that such a stock exists This was the most downloaded mobile app during January Samsung plans to release its fastest charger to date Thanks for reading today and be sure to stay tuned for our next edition. Until Next Time, This has been John Denton P.S. Know someone who'd love Digital Daily Download? Be sure to send them to this link so they can get signed up: digitaldailydownload.com ADVERTISE with us You are receiving this e-mail because you made a great decision to receive the Digital Daily Download Newsletter. To ensure you receive our emails, please whitelist this email address. Follow these simple instructions here. If for any reason you believe you received this email in error, you can safely ignore it, or click here to unsubscribe. © 2021 Digital Daily Download. All Rights Reserved. 20 North Orange Avenue, Unit 1100 Orlando, Florida, 32801