Google Removes 8 Malicious Cryptocurrency Mining Apps From Play Store
- ByStartupStory | August 23, 2021
Cryptocurrency mining is becoming popular these days, and people are showing interest in various apps related to this. However, many hackers or mischievous elements are duping people by making malicious apps. Hence, Google had to remove 8 malicious Cryptocurrency Mining apps from Play Store. According to reports by Security firm Trend Micro, it was found that the eight apps which were removed by the search engine giant were luring victims to watch ads to pay for subscription services of an average monthly fee of around USD 15. These apps are also charging people for mining capabilities without giving them anything in return.
The malicious apps removed were – BitFunds, Bicoin Miner, Bitcoin, Crypto Holic, Daily Bitcoin Rewards, Bitcoin 2021, MineBit ProPro and Ethereum. As per Kalinga TV’s report, people had to pay USD 12.99, or around Rs, 966 to download Crypto Holic – Bitcoin Cloud Mining app and USD 5.999 or around Rs 445) to download the Daily Bitcoin Rewards – Cloud Based Mining System app. Notably, over 120 fake cryptocurrency mining apps are still available online, which are duping people. It is advised that people should review apps carefully before downloading. Fake apps generally receive many 5-star ratings once they are launched. If the app stops working in the background, if a smartphone is restarted, it could be a fake app. A fake app generally can accept fake wallet addresses.
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