6 Dangerous Apps for Android You Should Delete Right Away
Smartphones seem to be getting smarter by the day. It seems like everyone has a smartphone
these days, which leaves people open to become vulnerable to dangerous apps that can damage
their phones or put their privacy at risk. This is why it’s so important to protect your
phone and do your research if you are considering downloading a new app or purchasing a new phone.
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6. Good Weather app: According to ESET blog, hackers and hacking apps have weaponized the
Android weather app by making it a trojan, capable of infecting your phone with the banking malware
Trojan.Android/Spy.Banker.HU. Once the app is downloaded, the malware is able to lock,
unlock, and intercept texts from your device. Additionally,
the malware accesses the victim’s banking information with its command-and-control server.
5. Draw Something Free: This app is essentially a remote version of Pictionary that you can play
with friends. While amusing, it includes several advertiser libraries (which are third-party bits
of code from other developers that app creators can use allowing advertisers to track you across
any app that includes its library). It also uses the “read phone status and identity” permission
to grant advertisers access to your phone number, call log, signal information, carrier, and more.
Speaking of smartphones, we haven't forgotten about you, iPhone people! Do you know the cool,
handy features your iPhone headphones have that make your life much easier? Well,
stick around till the end to find out!
4. Clean Master: The Clean Master app and other similar applications aren’t
necessarily “dangerous”. Though they may be able to help correct an app gone rogue,
it is best to check your apps one at a time in order to identify exactly which app is causing
the issue. These apps generally clear your cache which accumulates pretty quickly and
is best left alone if it’s not causing a problem. Some of these apps also have
adware that can deeply ingrain itself into your phone. Even when ads are not an issue,
“cleaning” apps tend to seriously drain your phone’s battery power and life over time.
3. My Talking Tom: This app is a children’s game where you are responsible for taking
care of a kitten but it’s seriously not worth the privacy breach it comes with. It includes
a staggering eight targeted ad libraries and also sends advertisers audio from your
microphone as well. This is especially creepy considering it’s a kid’s game.
2. WiFi apps: Checkpoint, a cybersecurity company has identified several apps with
advertising malware called Lights Out. These harmful apps “generate illegal ad revenue” by
tricking users into viewing and clicking on ads displayed on their devices. Check Point adds,
“As some users noted, they were forced to press on ads to answer calls and perform
other activities on their device.” These harmful apps include applications that claim to offer
free WiFi credentials/Keys, hotspots, speed analyzers and boosters, network guards, etc.
1. Flashlight apps: Checkpoint has also identified several flashlight apps which are among the most
popular methods that developers use to spread LightsOut. These apps include Brightest LED
Flashlight-Pro, Brightest Flashlight, Cool Flashlight, and LED Flashlight.
So there you have it, the top dangerous apps for Android that you should absolutely
avoid! So always keep your eye out and do your research when you're
considering downloading a new app. Read the reviews, go to google, ask android experts,
and do your homework. Smartphones are extremely expensive, and if you’re not doing the right
research to make sure that you are protecting both yourself and your phone, you may find
yourself with a damaged phone and a bruised ego. The internet is a great resource - use
it to your advantage. If you’re very confused about certain apps or how they work, or just
need help navigating through your phone, you can also wales visit a trusted mobile expert who can
walk you through using a smartphone to ensure that you don’t damage it or use it correctly.
Now that you know about some Android apps you should absolutely not use,
here are some handy dandy iPhone headphone features that all you Apple users out there may
enjoy! We have prepared a list for you with some new hacks and tips for getting the most out of
your headphones and utilizing them for stuff that is not just delivering music to your ears. This
way you will get the most bang for your buck when it comes to those expensive headphones you bought.
1. Skipping songs: If you’re sick and tired of the song you are listening you,
you can quickly skip to the next song by double-clicking the center button.
2. Song and video play: Did you know that you can
start and stop audio and video play with center button? Well, you do now.
3. Siri: This only applies on iPhones, but you can even access Siri using your
headphones. All you have to do is hold down the center button and Siri will activate.
4. Camera: When your camera application is open,
either one of the volume buttons will snap a photo.
5. Go back: If you click the center button three
times you will return to the beginning of the song.
6. Fast forward: When you double-click and hold
the center button, you will fast-forward through a song.
So there you have it - the top dangerous apps for android that you should avoid as
well as awesome ways you can use iphone headphones while listening to music or
answering a call. Smartphones are awesome, and it’s always a good idea to know certain tricks,
tips and tidbits of information about how to use them so that you can get the best out of
your smartphone experience - whether you have an android, iphone, or any other type of phone.
Do you use any of the dangerous apps for android from this video? What other apps
do you know of that might be harmful to use? And did you know about any of
the features of iPhone headphones that we mentioned in this video? What other
things do you do to protect your phone? Let us know in the comments section below!
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