Is there a problem with CamScanner app?

A study by the security firm, Kaspersky has found malware inside CamScanner — an app which has been around for about a decade and accumulated 100 million downloads on Android. The report says security researchers discovered malicious code inside the CamScanner’s versions published between June and July.

Why Cam Scanner is banned?

CamScanner is a popular mobile application used to scan documents, and was among the first tranche of Chinese apps to be banned by India in June 2020 over concerns of national security. “It has been noted recently that such concerns also pose a threat to sovereignty and security of our country.

Is CamScanner Safe 2020?

CamScanner has since been removed from the Google Play Store. We tested the app back in 2018 and found it to be an extremely powerful scanning tool but ultimately dismissed it over broader concerns regarding its privacy and security policies.

Is the CamScanner app safe to use?

If you use an app called CamScanner for scanning documents, you might want to consider booting it off from your phone immediately. A study by the security firm, Kaspersky has found malware inside CamScanner — an app which has been around for about a decade and accumulated 100 million downloads on Android.

Is CamScanner back on the Play Store?

However, at least until Google green-lights CamScanner’s new build and allows it back on the Play Store, it’s best to stay clear of the app. Besides, this isn’t the first time CamScanner has found itself in such a crisis.

What happened to camcamscanner?

CamScanner actively began to make headlines for all the wrong reasons after it was acquired by a China-based company, Instig. Interestingly, the harmful code found on the app’s recent versions is known to come pre-installed on Chinese phones. For those looking for an alternative, there is a host of options available.

What is adhub and why has CamScanner added a new SDK?

In a statement, CamScanner agreed that a new ad SDK called AdHub they’ve added was responsible for this and said: “after rounds of security checks, we have not found any evidence showing the module could cause any leak of document data.” The company has tweeted the latest build of the app if users wish to update the one installed on their phone.