Fake apps scam users
Google has banned 151 apps from the Play Store, the official Android store, after it was discovered that they were part of an SMS fraud campaign. According to Avast, which investigated the case, the apps were disguised as a variety of legitimate tools.
In the list there are photo editors, camera filters, games and QR Code readers. The fraud occurred when users signed up for a paid SMS service without consent. So the cybercriminals stole the money.
According to Avast, when installing any of these applications, many data of the victim, including the location, were already stolen. Then she was automatically subscribed to this SMS service, which can cost upwards of $40 a month.
Although Google has already deleted the apps from the Play Store, the recommendation for anyone who has any of them installed is to delete them from the cell phone. Check out the main ones below – the full list can be found neste link
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- Ultima Keyboard 3D Pro
- VideoMixer Editor Pro
- FX Animate Editor Pro
- 2021 المتحركة Moving battery charging fee
- HD and 4K dynamic wallpapers
- RGB Neon HD Backlit Keyboard
- AppLock X is free
- New Vision Camera
- Ultra Camera HD
- Unlock Wi-Fi Password
- Wi-Fi Around You: All Wi-Fi networks and hotspots are unlocked
- Color call screen and phone flash
- Water Reminder
- GT Sports Racing Online
- Magic fonts and keyboard 2021
- All language picture and audio translator Al
- Crime City: Revenge
- Revis Ultra
- Projector HD / AR Video Editor
- LivePhoto Animator
- Masterpiece Ludo Online
- Mobile Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App, Scan to PDF
- Magic Mix Cut – Awesome Video Editor
- Future Scanner FREE 2021
- Professional Video Downloader 2021
- AmazeTranslate
- Football masters 2021
- New body shape editor
- Call Voice Recorder 2.0
- Pro Tuber Ad Blocker for video
- Fitness Ultimate 2021
- XYZ Pro . wallpapers
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