New ones have been added to the list of malware in the Google Play Store. If you are using Android, you should definitely check this list and delete the apps immediately.
The widespread use of smartphones has brought with it a huge problem. such that malware It has now become a fact of our lives. Hackers can instantly capture users’ data with seemingly innocent applications. Moreover, such applications Google Play Store It is also available in official app stores such as the App Store.
Working on viruses and malware, Dr.Web conducted a research on malware in the Google Play Store. As a result of the research, dozens of applications were found to be malicious. Moreover, among these malware, there were some very popular ones. In this context; some malware it has been downloaded millions of times we bear witness. Let’s take a closer look at those malware together.
If the following applications are installed on your phone, it is recommended to delete them immediately.
- Photo Editor: Beauty Filter
- Photo Editor: Retouch and Cutout
- Photo Editor: Art Filters
- Photo Editor – Design Maker
- Photo Editor & Background Eraser
- Photo & Exif Editor
- Photo Editor – Filters Effects
- Photo Filters & Effects
- Photo Editor : Blur Image
- Photo Editor : Cut, Paste
- Emoji Keyboard: Stickers & GIFs
- Neon Theme Keyboard
- Neon Theme – Android Keyboard
- Cashe Cleaner
- Fancy Charging
- FastCleaner: Cashe Cleaner
- Call 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
- 4K Wallpapers Auto Changer
- NewScrean: 4D Wallpapers
- Stock Wallpapers & Backgrounds
- Notes – reminders and lists
- Poco Launcher
- 4K Pro Camera
- YouToon – AI Cartoon Effect
- Pista – Cartoon Photo Effect
- Water Reminder- Tracker & Reminder
- Yoga – For Beginner to Advanced
- Chat Online
Above, all Located on Google Play Store you see the list of malware. To be frank, the situation is dire. Because the application called “4K Wallpapers Auto Changer” has been downloaded at least 10 million times. But the gravity of the event is not just that. The applications in the above list have reached millions in general. Google has removed some of the apps from the store, but the work done is not enough. So it looks like you have to fend for yourself…
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Source :
https://www.phonearena.com/news/delete-these-hugely-popular-malicious-apps-still-available-google-play_id141551