Found two Software Update apps on my Samsung SIII

[Sorade]

Hi all,

I received one of those fake "you've got viruses" pop-up this morning while checking the news using the default Internet app. I didn't accept, went back to the home menu and closed all the apps.

I ran my antivirus (Nod32 mobile) which didn't find any threats. I then ran CCleaner and cleared the cash.

I then went into my apps and look for suspicious apps, I found that I have 2 Software Update apps.

- one of 8 kb "version v2.2.9", Can be disabled
- another 236kb "version v5_1211_2_1", can't be disabled (greyed out), is currently running with the associated service XMDService, and process: com.wssyncmldm.

I am not sure whether the pop-up came from an app or from the news website (but since it was BBC News I think it would be secure).

Any help would be welcome.

 

[Seankay]

It is hard to believe that it has infected you if you didn't allow it. Plus, the antimalware didn't mark it infected too. Have you noticed anything strange in your phone's behavior?

 

[Sorade]

Not noted anything unusual since. I just wanted to check in case multiple Software Updates apps should not be there.