Tech Experts Warn Against "Dangerous" Apps

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Experts have warned users to delete a list of ?dangerous? apps on their phones

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There are a total of 18 finance apps that experts say are infected with malware

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These apps are designed to steal sensitive personal information, including account details, messages and contacts

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These apps are known as SpyLoan apps and they have been prevalent in Google's Play Store, as per Forbes

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Some of these apps have also been discovered in Apple's App Store

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Experts have warned that all the apps ?are marketed through social media and SMS messages?

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They are also available to download from dedicated scam websites and third-party app stores

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The apps have targeted multiple countries and have secured more than 12 million downloads

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These apps include AA Kredit, Amor Cash, GuayabaCash, EasyCredit, Cashwow, CrediBus, FlashLoan

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Go Cr?dito, Cartera grande, Finupp Lending, 4S Cash, TrueNaira, EasyCash and more

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Users who discover these apps on their phones should delete them immediately, as per Forbes

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They should also change passwords for their device, financial accounts and Wi-Fi

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