New Android privacy danger: Delete these harmful apps from your phone now

Over the years, Android users and malware have become an unstoppable duo for all the wrong reasons. The latest concerns relate to some apps in the Google Play Store that are capable of stealing personal data and even recording phone calls.

Google has been talking about the need to block malicious apps from entering the Play Store, but recurring new threats do raise questions about its overall efforts.

Citing the latest details provided by ESET researchers, this report talks about a new malware called VajraSpy that has been found in 12 malicious apps, six of which are Google’s biggest concern Has been around for over 2 years. The company appears to have removed these six apps, but they are available from other app stores, which means people still need to be careful to avoid sideloading them onto Android phones.

6 Android apps with VajraSpy found on Google Play Store

– private conversation

– Let’s chat

– Quick chat

– small talk

——Rafaqat

– meet me

Google has made a habit of taking action once security researchers inform/report these apps. However, the company should make sure its Play Protect mechanism is foolproof so that such an incident doesn’t happen in the first place. It’s becoming increasingly clear that users are going to have to put in the effort to avoid using apps like these that can steal data and record calls, meaning hackers can gain access to all your details.

So, how do you avoid installing malicious apps? The most important thing is to always install apps from genuine app stores, limit sideloaded apps to reputable publishers, and lastly, keep your device updated to the latest version to ensure it is protected from possible threats.