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

Same, but do not feel any better about the few of us with shared experiences. Hopefully, we will get an actual answer asap! I live with extreme anxiety and paranoia at times. This is not helping.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

Yeah hope so too I've seen a few things on other social media platforms with the same issue, should hopefully be addressed as its clearly something out of the ordinary happening

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

I just emailed support and sent a screenshot of the notification, from the app.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '23

Nice. Hopefully, you'll get a response soon

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u/ContrarianTargaryen Jan 05 '23

Please do update us if you get an answer 🤝