Google has banned 150 more dangerous apps from its app store Google Play Store. These 150 malicious SMS scam apps on the Play Store were part of a campaign called UltimaSMS. In this case, Avast says that these apps have been downloaded more than 10.5 million times from the Google Play Store. Here we have also shown the complete list of those 150 apps.
Google removes 150 malicious SMS apps from Google Play Store
The worrying thing about UltimaSMS scam campaign is that it is not limited to any country or topography. Rather it is spread among the most affected countries across the world with Android users in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, USA and Poland.
As Avast points out, when a user downloads these apps from the Google Play Store, the app checks their location, IMEI number and phone number to determine which country’s area code and country are prone to scams. language is to be used. Once the user opens the app, a screen is set up in their device’s local language to prompt them to enter their phone number.
Upon entering the requested details, users subscribe to premium SMS services that can charge upwards of $40 per month depending on the country and mobile user. Instead of unlocking the advertised features of the apps, these apps either display further SMS membership option or stop working completely. The sole purpose of fake apps is to trick users into signing up for premium SMS membership.
Check out the full list of 150 malicious apps removed from the Google Play Store
You can download malicious apps banned by the Google Play Store. see full list here can.
How to Avoid Malicious Apps Found on the Google Play Store
Avast has shared some tips to help users protect themselves from such SMS scams on these dangerous apps.
1. Disable premium SMS option with your carrier.
2. Whenever you download a new app, first of all read its review and rating.
3. Do not enter a phone number unless you trust the app.
4. Whenever you download an app, do so from the official app store – Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
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Google Removed 150 Dangerous apps from Google Play Store
Story first published: Wednesday, October 27, 2021, 9:42 am [IST]
