Released towards the end of last year, Windows 11, although not yet available in the stable version, has a very important innovation: Android app support contains it.
Android apps are normally installed on Windows 11 via the Amazon Appstore. However, recently, some third-party software has started to appear that claims to be able to install Google Play Store on the computer. which is one of them Windows Toolbox It turned out that the vehicle named serves malicious people.
Windows 11 disappointed Microsoft!
AdDuplex has announced the most popular Windows versions. According to the report, Windows 11 disappointed Microsoft with its low usage rate.
Installing malware
Windows Toolbox was originally published on GitHub. The tool, which is stated to have functions such as cleaning Windows 11, activating Office and Windows, is also required to run an Android application in Windows 11. “Windows Subsystem for Android”it was allegedly able to add neither the Play Store.
This initially useful tool turned out to be a trojan virus developed to run a PowerShell script to install malicious apps, Chrome extensions, and various software on the computer. According to Bleeping Computer, on a computer with Windows Toolbox installed, it does the following:
After the user activates the application, the PowerShell script runs, creates a hidden C:systemfile folder in the Windows 11 operating system and copies browser profiles such as Chrome and Edge to this folder. It also installs a Chromium-based extension on the browser that automatically redirects users to different sites.
With this extension, for example A user visiting whatsapp.com They are directed to sites made to seize their financial information and personal data. If you have Windows Toolbox installed, it is a good idea to go to the Programs and Features section of the Control Panel and uninstall it as soon as possible.
Windows 11 does not have Play Store support
Currently, Windows 11 does not officially support the Google Play Store store. You can only install Android apps from the Amazon Appstore. There are also third-party software that can install non-Amazon Appstore apps via APK file, but their reliability is always questionable.
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