Android users interested in cryptocurrency may have come across some applications that have been found to either just post ads to gain revenue or to deceivingly subscribe the users to services that have an average cost of around $15 (roughly around ₹1,100). The applications pose as apps that can help with cryptocurrency mining, which has gained popularity in recent times. 


According to a revelation made by Trend Micro, an American-Japanese multinational cyber security software company, there are eight malicious apps that come laced with malware and adware. Responding to the findings, Google has removed these applications from the Play Store. However, users that had previously downloaded these applications will have to manually delete them. 

Here's the list of applications that were found to be problematic: 

BitFunds – Crypto Cloud Mining
Bitcoin Miner – Cloud Mining
Bitcoin (BTC) – Pool Mining Cloud Wallet
Crypto Holic – Bitcoin Cloud Mining
Daily Bitcoin Rewards – Cloud Based Mining System
Bitcoin 2021
MineBit Pro - Crypto Cloud Mining & btc miner
Ethereum (ETH) - Pool Mining Cloud


Tags: Android users alert! Delete these 8 malicious apps removed from Google Play Store

SIDDHARTH GOHEL

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