Hundreds of World Cup malware app detected

As the World Cup soccer match progresses, FIFA-related malware has also poured out. The latest statistics from security companies show that there are more than 375 malware apps associated with the World Cup.

According to the latest statistics released by the security manufacturers trend technology, more than 375 kinds of mobile malware apps are lurking in the world, and are being hidden in unauthorized/third-party app download stores, waiting for users to install to mobile devices.

Jiang, a senior technical advisor on trend technology, said: "Trend technology has found that the World Cup-themed action malware app has reached 375, and after analysis found that most of the problematic malware apps are the current popular mobile malware family variant."

Jiang recommends that FIFA fans go to a reputable platform to download apps to reduce risk while installing security applications such as the trend technology "security guru".