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Google has banned 150 more dangerous apps from its app store called Google Play Store. These 150 malicious SMS scam apps on the Play Store were part of a campaign called UltimaSMS, in which malicious program victims are asked to sign up for expensive premium SMS service and in return users are lured to earn money. As a result of this, Victims have to face great loss.
Security service provider Avast says these apps have been downloaded more than 10.5 million times from the Google Play Store and are “nearly identical in structure and functionality.” The surprising thing about UltimaSMS scam is that it is not limited to any country or region. Rather it is harming Android users around the world including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, USA and Poland.
How these SMS scam apps work
Avast says that 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 language are eligible for scams. have to use. Once the user opens the app, a screen in their device’s local language is set to prompt them to enter their phone number and in some cases, the app’s email address details are also stolen.
These apps have been banned
Google has banned these 150 apps, but if they are present in your phone, then you should delete them immediately. You can check the names of the banned apps here…
Ultima Keyboard 3D Pro,VideoMixer Editor Pro, FX Animate Editor Pro, Battery Animation Charge 2021 Dynamic HD & 4K Wallpapers, RGB Neon HD, Keyboard Background, AppLock X FREE, NewVision Camera, Ultra Camera HD, Wi-Fi Password Unlock, Wi-Fi Around: All Wi-Fi and Hotspots Unlock, Colorful Call Screen & Phone Flash Waterdrinker Reminder, GT Sports Racing Online, Magic Fonts and Keyboard 2021, All Language Photo and Voice Translator AI, Crime City: Revenge, Reface Ultra, Projector HD/AR Video Editor LivePhoto Animator, Ludo Masterpiece Online, Mobile Scanner Pro: PDF Scanner App, Scan to PDF, Magic Mix Cut – Super Video Editor, Future Scanner FREE 2021, Pro Video Downloader 2021, AmazeTranslate, Football Masters 2021 New Body Shape Editor, Call Voice Recording 2।0, Pro Tuber Ad Blocker for Video, Fitness Ultimate 2021, Wallpaper XYZ Pro, PhotoLab Pro +, iOS Launcher X 2021, Stay Fit: Home Fitness Plan, Chat Translator Pro for WhatsApp, Roll Your Icons CosmosVPN, Amore Live Random Chat, Game Center: Complete Edition, All HD Video SX – Smart Player, Easy Smart Translator Pro, Easy Chat Translator for WhatsApp, Spam Calls Buster, WhoCall Caller ID and Spam Blocker Pulse Rate Checker, NOWDownloader and Private Apps, Video Saver & Private Browser, Wallpaper Anime for Android, Pixelize Art, Muslim Memoji & Stickers for Whatsapp, Easy Chat Translator: All Language SecVPN: Fast and Secure VPN, LED Border
Smart Global Translator, Free Launcher X Pro, ICall U – Online Video Hotchat, Pure Tube PRO: Block Video Ads, Future AI Scan Free 2021, Qibla Finder: Qibla Compass & Prayer Times 2021 EasyCode: QR and Barcode Scanner, Wi-Fi Opensignal, Ano caller: Spam List & Caller ID, Pro Calls Recorder, Amazing Arab Videos.
How to protect yourself from dangerous apps found on the Google Play Store
Avast has shared some tips to help users protect themselves from SMS scams on these dangerous apps…
1. Disable the premium SMS option with your carrier. Disabling this option will stop UltimaSMS scams.
2. Check the reviews carefully. Scam apps have often raised the review average, but a written review can reveal the true intentions of the app.
3. Do not enter a phone number unless you trust the app.
4. Before entering the details read the fine print available in the app detail.
5. Download the apps from the official App Store – Google Play Store or Apple App Store only.
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