There are many dangerous apps available on Google Play Store. Google has identified around 12 such dangerous apps, including the Remote Access Trojan. These apps are being used for spying and have access to users' contacts, messages, files, device location.
There are millions of apps available on the Google Play Store. But many of these apps are dangerous to use. In such cases, Google periodically identifies such apps and removes them. Actually Google has launched a program called Google Play Protect. Under this, 12 dangerous apps have been identified. In this, 6 apps have been identified on the Google Play Store.
Dangerous trojans present in apps
The report said that cyber security company ESET has informed about the threat in these apps. These apps contain a remote access trojan (RAT) called VajraSpy. With this malware, attackers are using Patchwork Apt to steal victim's data.
Every information can be stolen
As reported by BleepingComputer, researchers at cyber security company ESET have identified 12 apps that have been identified as remote access trojans. It is named vauraSPY. This app is being used for spying. These apps gain access to users' contacts, messages, files, device location.
This application is very dangerous
Rafaqat
Privee Talk
MeetMe
Lets's Chat
Quick Chat
Chit Chat
Hello Chat
YahooTalk
TiTalk
Nidus
Glowchat
WaveChat
All these apps have been removed from the Google Play Store. In that case, you are advised that if you have this app in your phone, remove it from your phone as soon as possible.
What to keep in mind while installing the app
- Before installing the app, check its permissions. ie which permission is accessing. Keep an eye on it.
- After that check the review. Download the app only if it has a positive review.
- No matter how many people install the maximum, it should be noted.
- After which you should pay attention to the description of the apps.
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