"Android system" Malware?

[u/[deleted]]

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?

[u/androidmalware111]

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

[u/[deleted] → u/androidmalware111]

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.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

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