Scam: The fake "Samsung update" app removed from the Play Store, but other versions are still available. "Updates for Samsung" has been downloaded more than 10 million times before being removed from the Play Store. However, it is advisable to remain vigilant, other fraudulent applications of this type remain accessible.
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| Scam: The fake "Samsung update" app removed from the Play Store, but other versions are still available |
Always be wary of the applications you download, even when they are available on the official Google Store. A computer security analyst at CSIS Security Group has alerted the community to a dubious application called " Updates for Samsung " which has been downloaded more than 10 million times on the Play Store. She has since been withdrawn.
It did not integrate malware, but had all the attributes of the scam. It redirected users to a website to download updates for an annual subscription of $ 34.99 and even offered to unlock a SIM card for $ 19.99. The application was also filled with ads, a good way for developers to fill their pockets and enjoy the credulity of some users. In passing, we can also question the security of data during the payment process and in particular banking information.
Other fraudulent apps on the Play Store
Recall that the updates are only distributed by manufacturers and Google, directly in OTA (over the air) on the smartphone. No need to use a third-party application to benefit from the latest version of Android. If the offending application is no longer available on the Google store, other apps that seem equally suspicious are still available. For example, the " Update Android Version " app seems to be based on the same principle and has been downloaded more than a million times. Mistrust.
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