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Alert! 200+ Dangerous Apps Found On Google Play With Millions Of Downloads; Act Now

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Last updated: 16 October, 2024 6:57 PM
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Alert! 200+ Dangerous Apps Found On Google Play With Millions Of Downloads; Act Now

Your Google Play Store apps have some hidden malicious apps that can pose a threat to your phone! As per the latest report by Zscaler, an IT Security company,  has discovered over 200 malicious apps on Google Play pose a serious risk to millions of users between June 2023 and April 2024. Another shocking part is that these apps have nearly eight million downloads combined, which can compromise personal information. 

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Will You Be Impacted? Fraud Apps On Google Play Store: How to Stay Safe

These apps primarily fall into several categories of malware, including and primarily Joker, Adware, Facestealer, Coper, and Banking Trojans, a Bleeping Computer report suggested. Despite Google’s ongoing efforts to remove malicious apps, these threats often evade detection through various methods. Hackers use several tactics such as versioning, where updated versions of an app introduce malware after initial approval.

Will You Be Impacted? 

The Zscaler report suggests a huge increase in mobile malware, particularly spyware, which has surged by 101 per cent year-on-year. The worrying part is that the most affected regions include the United States and India. “This includes Anatsa, a known Android banking malware that uses PDF and QR code readers to distribute malware, which has targeted more than 650 financial institutions,” the report added. Interestingly, Zscaler’s analysis indicates that nearly half of the detected malicious apps were found in categories like tools, personalisation, and lifestyle. 

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Google implements several security measures to protect users from harmful apps. Features such as Google Play Protect scan applications at the time of installation and periodically thereafter. This system helps detect malicious behaviour and can automatically remove harmful apps.

According to Google, when harmful applications are detected, users receive notifications, allowing them to uninstall or disable the apps. However, users must also take personal responsibility by reviewing app permissions and reading user reviews before downloading.

Fraud Apps On Google Play Store: How to Stay Safe

Here are some tips to minimise your risk when using the Google Play Store:

  1. Always check user feedback to identify potential issues or malicious behaviour. Also, carefully read the developer’s information before downloading any app. 
  2. Also, beware of apps which request excessive permissions that don’t match their actual use case.
  3. Make sure that Google Play Protect is enabled on your device for real-time protection.
  4. Regularly update your apps and device software to benefit from the latest security patches.

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