Installer Hijacking Scanner was a tools app developed by Palo Alto Networks, Security Research. It was removed from Google Play Jul 27, 2018 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
Installer Hijacking Scanner had been downloaded 71 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Installer Hijacking Scanner was rated 3.86 out of 5 stars, based on 540 ratings.
App Information
Installer Hijacking Scanner was free to download. The APK download size was 1.11 MB. The last available version was 1.1. The last update was on March 27, 2015.
Technical Requirements
Installer Hijacking Scanner required Android 2.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play March 2015.
Description
The Android Installer Hijacking vulnerability can be used by attackers to potentially distribute malware, compromise devices, and steal user data.
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Comments on Installer Hijacking Scanner for Android
★★★★★
Running Android 5.0.2 and I have the vulneability... contrary to what articles say; that I should not be affected due to my OS version, my phone can still be infected. I think this app is a joke. UPDATE 3/30/15: after developer update, I tried again and my phone (Nexus 6 now with Android 5.1) would not allow the dummy app to install, so it appears my phone is now safe from any vulnerabilities. I now rate 5 star and thank developer for fixing the app.
★★★★★
Ken Running Android 4.4.2 on my Galaxy S5, and the app says the phone HAS the vulnerability....so what do I do now??!
★★★★★
Sprint LG 3 lollipop 5.0. 1 ran test and it's saying that it's vulnerable.. any way to patch it. other then waiting on carrier..
★★☆☆☆
I don't think it works. It says that Android 5.1 has the vulnerability. A broken security app really undermines the credibility of this security research company.
★★☆☆☆
Android 4.4.4 still vulnerable? I have a Droid Maxx running Android 4.4.4 and I used the app as instructed but, didn't get the result I was anticipating. I start the scan and it installs meaning I'm vulnerable... right? Then I hit check and it throws the "Be Aware!" note which should be impossible as I'm using 4.4.4... right? I then thought it may be due to me having 2 installing apps so when I click start it prompts me to choose between the Android unpacker and the B1 archiver I had. I uninstalled B1 as I didn't even know how I got it and then this App crashed upon attempted use. I restarted it and now it only sends out parse errors after hitting "Start". I un/re-installed the app and the same error keeps happening or the App crashes. So, to note: 1 - If you have multiple unpacking or archiving or installing apps they may cause this App to glitch out and say you’re to "Be Aware" on 4.4.4. 2 - Hope that what is said is true and that if you got 4.4.4 you’re safe. 3 - If you have 4.4.4 and didn’t have multiple installers and it still installed and says you’re vulnerable... you’re S.O.L. and are now worried your entire life will be stolen and used for nefarious purposes.
★★☆☆☆
Don't trust Have international GS5 4.4.2 and it says vulnerable. I only load apps from play store and apart from this test never allow apps to sideload and keep a clean system. But 4.4 up meant to be patched so who do you beleave.
Technologies used by Installer Hijacking Scanner
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