NewsBeware of dangerous phone apps: Experts urge immediate removal

Beware of dangerous phone apps: Experts urge immediate removal

Phone - apps on the home screen / Illustrative photo
Phone - apps on the home screen / Illustrative photo
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Katarzyna Bogdańska

30 July 2024 08:17

Our smartphones may contain dangerous apps that we often don't realize. The consequences can be severe, like the loss of essential data. It's better to remove them.

Nowadays, we install various apps on our phones without recognizing the potential threats they may pose.

Even apps available on Google Play are not always entirely safe for users. Surprisingly, even those from official sources can use their features to extract personal information from our mobile devices.

Portal gp24.pl warns owners of devices from brands like Huawei, Realme, VIVO, Xiaomi, and Samsung about certain apps. Experts suggest avoiding the installation of these apps. It’s also worth checking if they are installed; if so, they should be removed immediately.

Data loss can have serious consequences. Therefore, it's essential to thoroughly review your phone's menu and ensure you are not using dangerous apps.

What are the dangers?

Portal gp24.pl has created a list of apps we should remove from our devices. It also encourages using available security measures, such as screen locks, PIN codes, or owner recognition systems, to protect the phone from unauthorized access.

Among the unwanted apps are WOW Beauty Camera, Creative 3D Launcher, GIF Emoji Keyboard, 2FA Authenticator, Trojan Vultur, Style Message, and Custom-Themed Keyboard. Some have already been removed from Google Play because they allowed unauthorized users to access phone data.

Removing the app icon from the home screen doesn't solve the problem. To effectively secure our data, savings, and communication accounts, we must perform a full app uninstall, which will remove all unwanted mechanisms.

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