Google recently removed 13 apps with more than 20 million downloads from Play Store. The apps were removed after security researchers detected malicious activity that could cause the Android devices they ran on to drain batteries faster and use more mobile data than normal. Researchers from McAfee Mobile Research Team identified these 13 apps that had malicious code. The apps included Flashlight (Torch), QR readers, Camara, Unit converters and Task managers. When opened, these apps secretly downloaded additional code that caused them to perform fraud in the background. Google has removed all these 13 apps from the Play Store. However, Google deleting them does not remove them from users’ smartphones. So, it is important that Android smartphone users who have these apps in their devices delete them right away.
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High Speed Camera
The app enables users to capture multiple pictures at a very high speed. The app also allows users to click stable and clear images of sports and babies.
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SmartTask
The SmartTask app helps users to better manage their work. The app offers a customisable dashboard which helps users to manage the tasks in a better way. Along with this, the app also allows users to keep a track of all their work.
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Flashlight+
It is a flashlight app which comes with a clean and easy to use interface. The app is also safe and secure to use and doesn’t ask for any personal information.
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Memo calendar
It is a simple calendar note app. You can take simple notes and can divide them into categories using different colours. You can also set a password to protect your notes.
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English-Korean Dictionary
It is a pocket dictionary app and is free to use online and offline.
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BusanBus
The app offers all the information about bus routes in Busan.
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Quick Notes
It is an easy to use note taking app. You can easily make and access your notes using the app.
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Smart Currency Converter
As its name suggests the app can be used to convert the currency value.
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Joycode
The app comes with a QR code scanner, barcode reader and more.
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EzDica
It is a timestamp camera and date stamp camera app.
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Instagram Profile Downloader
The app allows users to download and save instagram photos, videos, posts and stories.
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Ez Notes
It is a niche notes organizer. The app easily captures hands-free notes and also offers multiple features.
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Image Vault – Hide Images
You can hide your photos using the Image Vault app. The app also password protects your photos.