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xHelper

Xhelper is a very persistent malware that can reinstall itself after factory reset, Xhelper downloads malicious apps and displays annoying ads.

xHelper is a Android malware family.

Background

Xhelper is an exceptionally persistent piece of malware that is able to reinstall itself even after a factory reset. It pulls down malicious apps and bombards the user with intrusive ads.

Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).