Avast Admits Error: Google Android App Wrongly Flagged as Malicious on Chinese Smartphones

Security Giant Acknowledges Mistaken Labeling of Google Quick Search Box App

According to these reports, several Huawei, Honor, and Vivo smartphones and tablets displayed a “security threat” alert, identifying the Google app as “TrojanSMS-PA.” The warning further detailed that the app was secretly sending SMS messages and could potentially lead to property damage and privacy breaches, advising users to uninstall it immediately.

Google swiftly responded to this situation, emphasizing that it was not responsible for the warnings. Instead, the search giant recommended that affected users discuss the issue with their device vendors to seek resolution.