Android users, hackers are using these 10 cryptocurrency apps to steal your money

Gadgets Now Bureau23 Aug, 2021, 09:14AM IST

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Cryptocurrency in the last few years may not have become mainstream but it has really caught the fancy of many across the world. Among those are also cybercriminals who have been deploying ways to fraud and scam people keen on cryptocurrencies. According to Trend Micro, cybersecurity and research firm, cybercriminals created fake apps to dupe users. There were 8 apps found on Google Play Store — which have been duly removed — that tricked “trick victims into watching ads, paying for subscription services that have an average monthly fee of US$15, and paying for increased mining capabilities without getting anything in return.” These are the 10 apps that Google has removed and if you have them then so should you