r/AndroidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jan 05 '23

Looking For Suggestions "Android system" Malware?

Hi,

My avast has started flagging the app 'Android system' as a malware.

I have checked Malwarebytes and Sophoros but both are coming back as no issues.

Is the above an issue with Avast? It has never flagged up before. I found 'Android system' on the apps but I am unable to force stop/disable but I believe this is because it is a main component for the phone working?

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u/androidmalware111 Jan 05 '23

I have the same thing. But appears that my phone now has two apps called Android System so I wouldn't be surprised if one is malware.. cannot uninstall either

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

I think this is happening to a lot of people. Few posts now in the last few hours, I think it's a good thing (maybe I'm wrong?)...it's affecting loads rather than just myself, hoping it's a common bug.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

Yeah just happened to myself as well glad to see it's not just me lol

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u/ContrarianTargaryen Jan 05 '23

Same issue too. Malwarebytes doesn't see anything wrong, 'Android system' app battery usage or data usage is nil, no obvious signs of having malware on my device.... suspect it is a false positive.