A newly-paid application turns out that the security application with DL number 1 is a garbage package that does not do anything

Security application launched for Android "Virus Shield"Although it is priced at 3.99 dollars (about 410 yen), its simple ease of use gained popularity among users, it was downloaded more than 10,000 times in a week after launch and ranked No. 1 in newly-paid apps I acquired it. However, I have published news and reviews of the application for AndroidAndroid PoliceInspection of Virus Shield independently, it turned out that Virus Shield was an application that does not do anything.

The # 1 New Paid App Store The Play Store Costs $ 4, Has Over 10,000 Downloads, A 4.7-Star Rating ... And It's A Total Scam [Updated]
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In the application page of Virus Shield, basic functions of the security application such as "prevention of installation of harmful application", "scanning of application / media file / setting", "protection of personal information" are described and " There was little influence, there was no advertisement, "even a phrase such as a phrase was written.

Virus Shield not only carries basic functions as security software, but also realized a simple operation that just taps the icon in the middle of the operation method. Tap the × icon as shown in the image below and the virus scan will end if you change to the check icon.


Virus Shield's simple operability and UI gained popularity among users, the application earned a 4.7 point review in 5 stars. The number of downloads also exceeds 10,000 times in one week, and I get the best place of a splendid new paid app.


However, when Android Police examined the code of Virus Shield, it is discovered that Virus Shield does not have any function as a security application and it is just a garbage package. According to Android Police, the function of Virus Shield is to change the icon displayed on the display from x to check. Android Police learns the details of the investigated codePublish for downloading as a ZIP filedoing.

No developers listed on Google Play's Virus Shield page, but if you examine the developer's email address "Jesse Carter @ live.com", Jesse Carter @ live.com will try to sell apps that are useless for users It turned out that the account was suspended.


In addition, as for the developer who seems that profit was raised by selling a meaningless security application, Virus Shield has been deleted from Google Play now, it is impossible to know anything other than that the account is suspended .