Have there been any further reports of this at all? Is the app on Play Store currently safe to use?
Android App Malware Detection
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Recently updated to latest version on play store with the release note "trying a new build" and Bitdefender has flagged the app as exhibiting malicious behaviour recommending to uninstall and not enter any personal data.
Have there been any further reports of this at all? Is the app on Play Store currently safe to use? -
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@crocfish
If @Bennie_EONNext is still around this evening perhaps she could pass this to the tech bods to see if they can provide an answer.I'm an Eon Next dual fuel customer with no particular expertise but have some time on my hands that I am using to try and help out a bit. -
Did yours have the very vague "trying a new build" release note?
I think possibly I may have triggered the alert by inadvertently uninstalling the app and immediately reinstalling which may be flagged as potentially malicious activity. -
@JoeSoap Thank you for the app.
@crocfish do you have on your android one of these anti-virus cleanse app ? The E.ON Next app is absolutely safe to use. I personally have apple and I have had no issues, but I will flag up this matter to the team and try to get you an answer tomorrow to see why the app clutches with the anti-viruses app sort of speak. 😊
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@Bennie_EONNext Yes, but as part of a bigger package not one of the free apps.
As mentioned to @WizzyWigg I think possibly I may have triggered the alert by inadvertently uninstalling the app and immediately reinstalling which may be flagged as potentially malicious activity. -
Yep had same comment, but Google Protect scanned and found nothing. I think what you did might be the reason it was flagged up. 👴 -
@WizzyWigg it does seem quite likely at this stage but wanted to flag it all the same in case there are any issues.
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@crocfish Did you install it back now or did you delete it ? I would give it a 24hrs and see if it still comes with the same message. I will still go and try to find some info for you. Hopefully tomorrow.