Not again! Android users warned to delete even more ‘dangerous’ apps immediately

Along with infecting devices, it’s also stated that some of these apps are seeking dangerous permissions with one getting access to the camera and another collecting data from the phone and sending it to servers in China. To make matters worse, many of the apps – which have been developed by a Chinese company called Shenzhen HAWK – remain on the Google Play Store and have been downloaded a staggering 382million times.

Explaining more about the threat, VPNpro said: “Our research has uncovered that they’re asking for a huge amount of dangerous permissions, potentially putting users’ private data at risk.

“These dangerous permissions include the ability to make calls, take pictures and record video, record audio, and much more.”

According to the latest report, if you have any of the Android apps listed below you should consider deleting them from your smartphone.

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Here are all of the applications to be wary of…

Sound Recorder • Super Cleaner • Virus Cleaner 2019 • File Manager • Joy Launcher • Turbo Browser • Weather Forecast • Candy Selfie Camera • Hi VPN, Free VPN • Candy Gallery • Calendar Lite • Super Battery • Hi Security 2019 • Net Master • Puzzle Box • Private Browser

Hi VPN Pro • World Zoo • Word Crossy! • Soccer Pinball • Dig it • Laser Break • Music Roam • Word Crush

Google is getting much better at removing apps that are deemed to be dangerous but some will still slip through the net.

The American firm said the App Defence Alliance is “working to ensure the safety of the Google Play Store” by “quickly finding potentially harmful applications and stopping them from being published”.

Good advice is to always check the reviews on the Play Store as other users will often flag issues with any applications. Express.co.uk also recently spoke with McAfee Chief Scientist and Fellow Raj Samani about how individuals can protect their phone from malware and other malicious items.

He said: “We would urge Android users to continue to be diligent when it comes to downloading any apps on their device. Always check credibility through reviews left by other users to screen potentially dodgy apps and most importantly, ensure your cybersecurity solution also protects your mobile device.”

source: express.co.uk