Spam apps: You should avoid these apps
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Spam apps are causing a wave of advertisements and spam calls on Android phones. In the meantime, questionable apps have been removed from the Google Play store. Here you will find information on which apps you should delete from your devices.
These are the dangerous spam apps
Spam apps have entered the Google Play Store through the Chinese app developer CooTek. After installing one of the 238 apps from this manufacturer, numerous advertisements appear. In addition, apps suddenly no longer work properly and calls cannot be accepted.
- A popular app is the "TouchPal keyboard". This app is particularly dangerous because it not only produces spam, but also saves private data such as passwords and account information by typing.
- Other popular apps by the developer were "Abs Workout", "Color Screen", "Drink Water Reminder", "Horoscope Prediction", "Smart Radio FM" and "SmartScan".
- Here you will find a detailed list of all spam-infected apps from the Chinese developer.
- If you have one or more of these, delete them completely from your device. Android also recommends that you update your devices to the latest update.
- Fortunately, there are apps to block ads and spam calls on your phone.
- The "Call Blocker" app blocks unwanted spam calls and also filters your SMS for advertising and deletes questionable text messages.
- "Mr. Number" and "TrueCaller" are also effective spam blockers.
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