Windows 7 and 8.1 users can be the victim of this issue and Windows 10 users seem unaffected by the same.

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The exact issue starts when you update your windows and try to boot in the computer would either freeze or start behaving abnormally and will eventually slow down the when you try to login to Windows.

You can get rid of this by starting your pc into safe mode and disabling your antivirus which is the main reason for the trouble. In the absence of your 3rd party antivirus, you can manage Microsoft’s windows defender for windows 8.1 and concerning Windows 7 you can use Microsoft security essentials. The two will provide you free and real-time security for your machine.

However, if Windows Defender or Microsoft security essential does not meet your want to keep your PC secure, you can take the help of a different antivirus such as Malwarebytes for some time.

While the affected Antivirus firms have begun acting on the issue and Microsoft’s issue tracker for the update has connected to the support pages presented by the Antivirus firms over the subject.

This report states that there were several applications on play store that are storing user data without their consent and asking for user permission that is not required for the app.

Here’s the list of apps that you should delete right now if you have them installed in your android smartphone:

1. Selfie Camera
2. Smart Cooler
3. Emoji Flashlight
4. Total Cleaner
5. RAM Master
6. Omni Cleaner
7. AIO Flashlight
8. Samsung TV Remote Control (via Peel Technologies, Inc.)
9. WaWaYaYa

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These apps are privacy invaders and you should get rids of these apps and never install them in your device. It doesn’t matter if the app has millions of install, if it requires permission that has nothing to do with the app’s functionality and keeps running in the background, don’t install it.

Though Google had terminated these applications from play store it seems very easy for the malicious and fraudulent application to make their way to the Google PlayStore and exploit the users’ privacy.

It’s not easy to recognize a malicious application on your device and its hidden activities, but here are a few recommendations that can prevent your device data to be sent over to a Chinese server.

• Do not install an application with poor user feedback. Before installing an application make sure you check the lower ratings first and find the reason for the low ratings by going through the reviews. Some companies use fake or paid reviews. These appear to be very similar and shady.
• Look out for the number of permissions the application is asking for and if it is really necessary for the functionality. AIO Flashlight application asked for more 31 permissions which is too much for a flashlight application.
• If you are installing an application for an unrecognized developer, do a quick Google search about the application’s review.
• Be alert while downloading an application from third party point of supply.
• Install a trusted antivirus and scan your device periodically.