12 malicious apps, 6 on Google Play Store, found spreading malware; Know how to protect yourself
Google Play Store offers millions of apps for Android users for any and all tasks. However, cybercriminals see this as a lucrative opportunity to target innocent users to steal their data and even dupe them of their money through malware that is secretly embedded in these apps. To screen these apps, Google has a program in place called Play Protect. However, some of the apps manage to slip through the tight security net, potentially resulting in disastrous consequences for users. A recent report has found 12 malicious…