Why you need to delete 3 apps right now if you have an Android
All Android owners, beware – these three activity tracking apps promise you money through ads but never pay. Delete these apps from your Android device now.
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All Android owners, beware – these three activity tracking apps promise you money through ads but never pay. Delete these apps from your Android device now. (Kurt Knutson)
What apps should I remove?
The three problematic apps are Lucky Step-Walking Tracker, WalkingJoy, and Lucky Habit: Health Tracker. Lucky Step and WalkingJoy have been removed from the Google Play Store. However, as of this writing, Lucky Habit remains live.
Each app is meant to help you track your steps and other habits, and they all connect to the same command-and-control server, according to experts at software company Dr. Web. These servers are usually used by hackers to send instructions to systems infected with malware.
The three problematic apps are Lucky Step-Walking Tracker, WalkingJoy, and Lucky Habit: Health Tracker. (Kurt Knutson)
How do apps deceive the people who use them?
These apps promise you money for doing things like taking more steps and watching more ads. The more activities you complete, the more rewards you earn, which would then be redeemable for cash. However, these scam apps would then update so that the option to turn your rewards into cash disappears completely from your app.
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Even when you provide banking information to apps to get paid, the apps have no way to verify the information, so the chances of you getting paid are slim to none. The more ads you watch, the more money app developers make, rather than the other way around.
How do I delete apps from my Android? Go to the home screen or app drawer. Find the app you want to remove. Press and hold the app icon. Drag the app icon to “Uninstall” or “Remove/Remove” option.
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*Please note that settings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer.
How to protect yourself from all malicious apps on your devicesIt is important to always keep your iOS or Android software up to date. App and software updates often contain fixes for security issues and vulnerabilities. Keep your browsers up to date When downloading an app, always check the following: The number of ratings (avoid apps with low or no ratings) The quality of written reviews (A telltale sign suspicious apps often have poor grammar) If the developer has a legitimate website. The number of ratings (avoid apps with low or no ratings) The quality of written reviews (a telltale sign of suspicious apps often have poor grammar) Whether the developer has a legitimate website. Install good security protection on all your devices for the best protection. Check out my expert opinion on the best antivirus protection for your Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices by searching for “Best Antivirus” on CyberGuy.com by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top of my website.
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See my expert opinion on the best antivirus protection for your Windows, Mac, Android & iOS devices by searching for “Best Antivirus” on CyberGuy.com by clicking the magnifying glass icon at the top of my website. (Kurt Knutson)
Have you ever deleted these apps from your Android device? Let us know if you had any negative experiences.
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