{"id":74471,"date":"2017-05-24T09:49:21","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T16:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=74471"},"modified":"2025-08-19T09:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T16:15:21","slug":"fake-wannacry-protection-apps-hit-google-play-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/fake-wannacry-protection-apps-hit-google-play-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Fake WannaCry Protection Apps Hit the Google Play Store"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/consumer\/consumer-threat-notices\/wannacry-ransomware-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WannaCry<\/a> was the ransomware attack heard around the world. It impacted more than 150 countries and infected over 250,000 devices running Windows programs. It didn\u2019t, however, affect devices running Android software. But that\u2019s not what some app developers want you to believe, as rogue WannaCry \u2018protectors\u2019 have begun to offer protection apps on Google Play for Android users.<\/p>\n<p>First off, let\u2019s make it clear that Android devices cannot be affected by WannaCry. This malware simply <a href=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/executive-perspectives\/analysis-wannacry-ransomware-outbreak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cannot harm these mobile devices<\/a>. However, that hasn\u2019t stopped some developers from taking advantage of the widespread concern\u00a0and confusion to create fake apps that promise to protect Android devices from this global cyberattack.<\/p>\n<p>When searching for WannaCry on Google Play, multiple new apps appear. Most of these are guides, web views, images, or text reminding us to patch Windows, as well as jokes and wallpapers. However, a few apps claim to \u201cprotect\u201d Android devices against this threat, which, need I remind you, takes advantage of a Windows vulnerability.<\/p>\n<p>One example is the \u201cWannaCry Ransomware Protection Antivirus\u201d offering, which the McAfee team <a href=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/mcafee-labs\/fake-wannacry-protectors-emerge-google-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">looked into<\/a>, and discovered it provides no value, offers fake features, and tricks unwary users into downloading an app loaded with ads, some of which encouraging you to install more sponsored apps.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention, the \u201cfeatures\u201d offered by WannaCry Ransomware Protection are simply a repackaged malware scanner, which makes it clear the developers put little time into app development.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips to Stay Protected Against Fake Apps<\/h2>\n<p>And though the McAfee team didn\u2019t find any malware in these apps offering fake protection against WannaCry, it\u2019s important to note that cybercriminals often seize the opportunity of trending topics like this\u2014as we have seen with Flash Player for Android, <a href=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/consumer\/family-safety\/pokemon-go-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/consumer\/consumer-threat-notices\/super-mario-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mario Run<\/a>, Minecraft, etc.\u2014to distribute malware on official apps markets. So, to make sure you stay safe in the face of fake apps, follow these tips:<\/p>\n<p><strong>-Be careful what you download.<\/strong> Don\u2019t download anything for WannaCry protection unless it\u2019s from a trusted security provider. More importantly, if the issue does not affect your type of operating system, don\u2019t download anything you don\u2019t need to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-Read app reviews<\/strong>. Before you even download an app, make sure you head to the review section of an app store first. Take the time to read the reviews, and keep an eye out for ones that mention that the app is falsely advertised, or has had issues with security. When in doubt, avoid any app that seems remotely fishy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-Use a comprehensive security solution.<\/strong> Whether the newest cyberattack is after your computer or your mobile devices, make sure you cover all of them with a comprehensive security solution, like <a href=\"https:\/\/home.mcafee.com\/root\/landingpage.aspx?lpname=mls_info&amp;affid=0&amp;culture=en-us&amp;lqmcat=Social:Blog:WW:Blog:11042013:GaryRR:internal&amp;cid=132126\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">McAfee LiveSafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, stay on top of the latest consumer and mobile security threats by following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/garyjdavis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">me<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/McAfee_Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@McAfee_Home<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter, and \u2018Like\u2019 us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/McAfee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-43387 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/gary1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/gary1.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/gary1-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/gary1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/gary1-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/gary1-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WannaCry was the ransomware attack heard around the world. 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