Many apps on Play Store are infected with Joker Malware.
The malware researcher at Kaspersky has warned about thenotorious Joker Malware.
Google has immediately removed the apps after reports from users.

Thesecurity researcher, Tatyana Shishkova, highlighted two apps on the play store that are infected with Joker malware.
The Smart TV remote app was released on 29 October and was installed more than 1000 times.
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It cansteal SMS messages like OTP and can also sign up to paid subscriptionsof pounds or dollars per month.
All this is done behind your back without you knowing.
However, Google has removed these malicious apps from the Play store.

Most of the apps have similar names.
Though the names of the apps are the same, the developers and app icons arent the same.
So, you must avoid becoming a victim of Joker malware.

It is better to avoid installing such apps, instead first read reviews before downloading any app.