Malware hits millions of Android users — delete these apps right now

By Anthony Spadafora  7/29/22

Update July 29: We’ve provided a full list of the apps you need to delete from your Android device.

Another batch of malicious apps filled with adware and malware has managed to slip past Google’s defenses and end up on the Play Store. In order to trick unsuspecting users into downloading them, these 36 malicious apps pose as image-editing tools, virtual keyboards, system optimizers, wallpaper changers, and other useful tools. 

Delete these Android apps: Full list 

  • Photo Editor: Beauty Filter 
  • Photo Editor: Retouch & Cutout 
  • Photo Editor: Art Filters 
  • Photo Editor – Design Maker 
  • Photo Editor & Background Eraser 
  • Photo & Exif Editor 
  • Photo Editor – Filters Effects 
  • Photo Filters & Effects 
  • Photo Editor : Blur Image 
  • Photo Editor : Cut, Paste
  • Emoji Keyboard: Stickers & GIF
  • Neon Theme Keyboard 
  • Neon Theme – Android Keyboard 
  • Cashe Cleaner
  • FastCleaner: Cashe Cleaner
  • Call Skins – Caller Themes
  • Funny Caller 
  • CallMe Phone Themes
  • InCall: Contact Background 
  • MyCall – Call Personalization 
  • Caller Theme
  • Caller Theme 
  • Funny Wallpapers – Live Screen 
  • 4K Wallpapers Auto Changer
  • NewScrean: 4D Wallpapers
  • Stock Wallpapers & Backgrounds 
  • Notes – reminders and lists 

Finally, you should ensure that Google Play Protect is active on your devices as it regularly checks for malicious apps and warns you if you try to install one. (More)

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