For those using the Android ecosystem, a new set of apps has just been banned from the Google Play Store, accused of collecting personal data without users' knowledge.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, these apps included a line of code that secretly collected user data. So it's very important to stay tuned and be as careful as possible. See below the applications that were banned and how to stay more protected!
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Remembering that reporting the platform is an equally necessary measure to prevent more people from being harmed.
Apps that have been banned
- Al-Moazin Lite
- wifi mouse
- QR & Barcode Scanner
- Speed Camera Radar
- Qibla Compass-Ramadan 2022
- Simple weather and clock widget
- Handcent Next SMS-Text with MMS
- Smart Kit 360
These apps were finally taken down a few days ago, but have also been downloaded several million times. And while it's always possible to uninstall them, it's best to be careful before installing any new apps on your cell phone.
In this way, to do this, try to never download applications that are not from the Play Store, as this runs the risk of being compromised by installing dangerous software that has not been checked and monitored by Google.
Stay protected with Google Play Protect
You must also confirm that you have enabled Google Play Protect, which is an app analysis tool that can detect any suspicious behavior on your device.
While not perfect, Google Play Protect performs a security check on all Google apps. Play Store before they are downloaded and detects any potentially dangerous apps from other sources on your device.
Check your device's verification status
- First click to open the Google Play Store app;
- Click on the profile icon;
- Click on “Settings”;
- Finally, in the “About” option, check if your device is verified by Play Protect.
Enable or disable this function
It is important to remember that this Google Play Protect function is already activated by default, but there is the possibility of deactivating it. Also, it is recommended for you, for security reasons, to keep this function enabled at all times.
- Open the Google Play Store app;
- Click on the profile icon;
- Click on “Settings”;
- So you can enable or disable the option to scan apps with Play Protect.
