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06:32 p
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
(Masrawy):
Technology experts have warned users of Android phones from 9 harmful apps, the use of which to unload the phone's battery from its energy.
According to the network "Sky News", the applications that have been prevented, loaded millions of times on the devices, "Android", have caused the appearance of unwanted advertisements, as well as its role of damaging the phone with battery.
Although Google Inc. has confirmed its removal from the Google Play Store, it remains available on previously installed phones.
"The nine apps hide unwanted codes," said Lucas Stefano, researcher in information security.
Stefano added: "Applications replaced by the warning all make the phone switch to a remote control" remote control "for the TV or air conditioner, prompting users to download.
But their harmful effects appear quickly with frequent advertising impressions and rapid battery depletion.
The nine applications came as follows:
– Remote control for television and electronic devices
– Remote control for free TV
– Air conditioner remote control
– Remote control of television
– Remote control for air conditioner
– Remote control for the car (stuffing)
– Universal TV remote control
– TV remote control
– Remote control
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