With a single update, a popular barcode scanner app on Google Play transformed into malware and was able to hijack up to 10 million devices. Until recently, Barcode Scanner was a straightforward application that provided users with a basic QR code reader and barcode generator, useful for things like making purchases and redeeming discounts. The app, which has been around since at least 2017, is owned by developer Lavabird Ldt., and claims to have over 10 million downloads
Lavabird Ltd.'s Barcod