Uninstall these apps now: 35 ‘malicious apps’ discovered in the Google Play Store with millions of downloads
August 2, 2022
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The widespread use of smartphones has brought a huge problem. like that malware It has now become a fact of our lives. Hackers can directly capture users’ data
The widespread use of smartphones has brought a huge problem. like that malware It has now become a fact of our lives. Hackers can directly capture users’ data with seemingly harmless applications. In addition, such applications Google Play Store It is also available in official app stores such as the App Store.
Dr.Web worked on viruses and malware and researched malware in the Google Play Store. As a result of the investigations, dozens of applications were found to be malicious. In addition, among this malware, there were some very popular ones. In this context; some malware it has been downloaded millions of times we testify. Let’s take a closer look at that malware together.
If the following applications are installed on your phone, it is recommended that you uninstall them immediately.
Photo Editor: Beauty Filter
Photo Editor: Retouch and Cut Out
Photo Editor: Art Filters
Photo Editor – Design Maker
Photo editor and background eraser
Photo and Exif Editor
Photo Editor – Filter Effects
Photo filters and effects
Photo Editor: Blur Image
Photo Editor: Cut, Paste
Emoji Keyboard: Stickers and GIFs
Neon Theme Keyboard
Neon Theme – Android Keyboard
Cashe Cleaner
Feel like charging
FastCleaner: Cashe Cleaner
Caller Skins – Caller Themes
funny caller
CallMe Phone Themes
InCall: Contact Background
MyCall – Call Personalization
Caller theme (com.caller.theme.slow)
Caller theme (com.callertheme.firstref)
Funny Wallpapers – Live Screen
Auto Changer for 4K Wallpapers
NewScrean: 4D Wallpapers
Stock wallpapers and backgrounds
Notes – reminders and lists
Poco Launcher
4K Pro camera
YouToon – AI Cartoon Effect
Pista – Cartoon Photo Effect
Water Reminder – Tracker & Reminder
Yoga – for beginners to advanced
Chat online
Above all Located in Google Play Store you will see the list of malware. Frankly, the situation is dire. Because the application called “4K Wallpapers Auto Changer” has been downloaded at least 10 million times. But the seriousness of the event is not just that. The applications in the above list have reached millions in general. Google has removed some apps from the store, but the work done is not enough. So it seems you have to take care of yourself…
I’m Maurice Knox, a professional news writer with a focus on science. I work for Div Bracket. My articles cover everything from the latest scientific breakthroughs to advances in technology and medicine. I have a passion for understanding the world around us and helping people stay informed about important developments in science and beyond.