Google Removes Over 50 Apps From Play Store: Delete Them Now

(Last Updated On: July 22, 2022)

Key Highlights

Google banned 50 apps from Play Store
These apps were infected by malware
The infected apps discovered by the Zscaler security team

Android users are being warned once again regarding the apps they download for their handsets. Google has removed 50 more apps from its Play Store. The security team at Zscaler found this most recent group of problematic apps.

According to the report, Zscaler’s ThreatLabz team discovered three different malware families—Joker, Facestealer, and Coper — infecting Google Play apps.

The report stated that the majority of these apps were compromised by Joker malware, which is unquestionably one of the most well-known malware families that target Android smartphones. Once activated, Joker can install premium dialers and hidden spyware on devices, which can sign up unwary users for pricey monthly subscription plans.

Google immediately took the measure and pulled the infected apps down immediately. But this didn’t solve the issue. Why? Because all these apps were already downloaded by hundreds and thousands of Android phone users.

Full List Of Banned Apps

If you still have these infected apps on your Android phone, you need to uninstall them immediately. Check out the list of affected apps mentioned below.