Android/PUP.Riskware.Armor
Short bio
Android/PUP.Riskware.Armor is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a fake Anti-Virus for Android called Android’s Antivirus.
Symptoms
Users will notice screens similar to this one on the affected device:
Androids Antivirus
Type and source of infection
PUP.Riskware.Armor was promoted by fake online scanners prompting the users to install the app.
prompt for PUP.Riskware.Armor
Aftermath
Fake AV’s can give the users a false sense of security which may end up causing more serious problems.
Protection
Malwarebytes for Android protects against Android/PUP.Riskware.Armor.
Malwarebytes blocks Android PUP.Riskware.Armor
Remediation
Because of the elevated permissions needed manual removal is not easy. That is where Malwarebytes for Android can help by identifying this app and removing it.
