Beware Android users some Google Play Store apps are infected ... - India Today
By Divya Bhati : Google Play is one of the largest app stores globally, offering over 3 million apps for download. With such a wide selection of apps and a vast user base, the Android app store, operated by Google, also becomes a prime target for hackers seeking to spread malware. In a recent discovery, cyber security researchers have detected several suspicious apps on Google Play that are infected with malware. These malicious apps can steal sensitive information from the user's phone and can be used to initiate other cyber attacks. advertisement Researchers at CYFIRMA, a cybersecurity company, have issued a warning to Android users regarding apps that are currently available on Google Play. The apps in question, namely nSure Chat and iKHfaa VPN, are listed under the developer name "SecurITY Industry". According to the researchers, these apps have been infected with spyware, designed to steal sensitive information from users' phones. Furthermore, it has been discove...