Gooligan is a malware affected by google. This malware is detected by checkpoint (cyber security team).
Any mobile phones will be affected by Gooligan and it will root the mobile phone and will take over the complete control of authentication tokens of Google play, Google docs, Photos, GMail, Google Drive,etc. Approximately 13,000 devices are affected by Gooligan.
But, Google ensured that any information about users will not be stolen by Gooligan. To check whether your account has been affected by Gooligan,you can use a tool created by check point. Visit http://gooligan.checkpoint.com for the tools to check whether your account has affected by Gooligan or not.
Photo courtesy: CheckPoint
Some application affected by Gooligan :
- Perfect cleaner
- Demo
- WiFi Enhancer
- Snake
- UC Mini
- Youtubeplayer
- Beautyful alarm
- Blue point
- PornClub
- Compass Lite
- Fingerprint unlock
- Wifi Speed Pro
- Simple Calculator
- Daily Racing
- Talking Tom 3