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Android users are urged to remove 19 harmful apps right away.

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  Android users are urged to remove 19 harmful apps right away.  Android users The possibility exists for apps to take private information from your phone. Android users have been forewarned by MalwareFox, an antimalware company, that, in contrast to iOS, "it is easier for cybercriminals to infiltrate Android devices using malicious apps." Your phone or computer could become infected by a harmful file or piece of code. Apps can contain Trojans, adware, and spyware. Hackers frequently try to steal your credentials, identity, or banking information. In an effort to trick users into downloading their version of the app rather than the original one, thieves will obtain a legitimate app from the Google Play store, modify it with malware, and then submit it again under a different name. The Harley Trojan, Joker spyware, and Autolicos malware are the most often discovered threats in Android apps. Joker is a spyware that gathers contact lists, SMS messages, and information about impa...