From malware-laced software to ones whose developers threaten you outright, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of 43 very dangerous Android apps that users need to delete right now. Before we list these potentially life-compromising programs, don’t worry; this compilation doesn’t include common everyday apps you use the most. Nevertheless, we’d still recommend checking in case you were somehow duped into downloading one via an intrusive pop-up ad that just wouldn’t go away.
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43 dangerous Android apps list
Here are the ‘very dangerous’ Android apps you need to delete from your smartphone immediately:
- 3D Skin Editor for PE Minecraft
- 4S Cash
- AA Kredit
- Amor Kash
- Astrological Navigator: Daily Horoscope & Tarot
- Auto Click Repeater
- Cartera grande
- Cashwow
- Chit Chat
- Count Easy Calorie Calculator
- CrediBus
- EasyCredit
- EasyCash
- Essential Horoscope for Android
- Finupp Lending
- FlashLoan
- GlowChat
- Go Crédito
- GuayabaCash
- Hello Chat
- Instantáneo Préstamo
- Let’s Chat
- LetterLink
- Logo Maker Pro
- MeetMe
- Nidus
- Nio Nio
- NUMEROLOGY: PERSONAL HOROSCOPE & NUMBER PREDICTIONS
- PréstamosCrédito
- Préstamos De Crédito-YumiCash
- Privee Talk
- Quick Chat
- Rafaqat News
- Rápido Crédito
- Sound Volume Booster (com.devapps.soundvolumebooster)
- Sound Volume Extender (com.muranogames.easyworkoutsathome)
- Step Keeper: Easy Pedometer
- TikTalk
- Track Your Sleep
- TrueNaira
- Universal Calculator (com.Potap64.universalcalculator)
- Wave Chat
- YohooTalk
According to Forbes, cybersecurity company ESET has divided these apps into three categories: VajraSpy, SpyLoan, and Xamalicious. Each category is based on the malicious code an app has. For instance, VajraSpy includes espionage apps that can steal contacts, files, call logs, and SMS messages, among others. Conversely, SpyLoan apps are designed to steal bank account information, messages, and contacts. Finally, Xamalicious software, typically disguised as innocent health or horoscope apps, enables these programs to take control of certain device features.
Though Google has since removed most from the Play Store, according to security software company McAfee, some remain publicly available. Now, it’s likely that you haven’t downloaded any of these apps, especially if you only use typical programs like Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat. But it definitely wouldn’t hurt to check, particularly since these types of software are potentially life-ruining.
