Google removes 22 malicious apps, you should delete them too

New Delhi: Google recently removed several apps for malicious activity. They were discovered by researchers at McAfee and have been downloaded over 2.5 million times. The apps are said to be capable of running advertisements while the device remains unused. This leads to the draining of battery life and loss of mobile data even when the phone’s screen is off.

Google has removed these apps from Play Store for policy violation. However, Android users who have downloaded them need to manually delete them from their devices. Here’s the list of Android apps that users should delete from their phones right away, as reported in Gadgets Now.

1. Baro TV: It is a live TV app
2. DMB App: It is a digital distributor app. It can be used for digital distribution.
3. Jihosoft mobile recovery app: The app allows users to download free and safe software for Android phones
4. Music Bada: It is free music downloader app
5. Music Downloader: It is a free music download app
6. Baro: It is a digital gifting app
7. NewLive: It is an online live-streaming and game app
8. Baro: It is a barometer and digital altimeter app. It also forecasts pressure and weather
9. Ringtones Free Music: The app allows users to download free music ringtones
10. ALLPlayer: It is a multimedia content player app
11. Com’ONAIR: It is a video-switching and live-streaming app
12. Watch realtime TV DMB: It is also a live TV app
13. StreamKar Live Streaming: It is a social streaming app that enables users to hang out with friends or connect with new people
14. Liveplay: The app allows users to watch videos, live stream content and also connect with friends.
15. OnAir Airline Manager: It is a mobile application, which allows users to manage their airline company. Users can create their account and use all the features offered by the app.
16. MMusic: It is a Mongolian music app that allows users to download and listen to songs.
17. PUBG Mobile (KR): This is the Korean version of the popular game PUBG.
18. Music Player – Audio Player: The music player app comes with an equalizer and quick search feature which allow users to easily search for music files and videos.
19. AT Player: It is a music player app that comes with dedicated radio support.
20. Trot Music Box-Free Trot Music Player: This is a music player, you can listen to the music of your choice by simply searching for the singer.
21. Compose music with instruments: The app allows users to compose music using a virtual piano