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Delete these dangerous apps immediately from your phone to protect your crypto wallet
Source: YouTube
The apps listed on the Play Store are supposed to be properly examined and safe for our smartphones, devices, and data. However, some apps manage to sneak past Google's strict policies and access personal information. These malicious apps are tricking users into entering their 12-word wallet recovery phrases, leading to potential theft of crypto assets. They include fake versions of popular wallets such as SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, Hyperliquid, and Raydium.
These apps, disguised as legitimate cryptocurrency wallets, are targeting sensitive user data. According to a new report by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), more than 20 harmful apps on the Google Play Store pose a significant threat by stealing users' wallet recovery information. If installed, these apps should be deleted immediately to avoid phishing attacks, where hackers trick you into revealing personal information, and prevent potential financial loss.
List of apps you need to delete to protect your personal data and crypto wallet
To protect your crypto assets and personal data, uninstall these harmful apps from your device right away.
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Here's a list of the malicious apps:
Name
Package name
Privacy Policy
Pancake Swap
hxxps://
Pancake Swap
hxxps://
Raydium
hxxps://
Raydium
hxxps://
Raydium
hxxps://
BullX Crypto
hxxps://
OpenOcean Exchange
hxxps://
Meteora Exchange
hxxps://
SushiSwap
hxxps://
SushiSwap
hxxps://
Hyperliquid
hxxps://
Hyperliquid
hxxps://
Hyperliquid
hxxps://
Hyperliquid
hxxps://
BullX Crypto
hxxps://
Harvest Finance blog
hxxps://
Suiet Wallet
hxxps://
Suiet Wallet
hxxps://
Suiet Wallet
hxxps://
Suiet Wallet
hxxps://
In addition to the 20 applications that shared similar privacy policies and leveraged the Median framework, it was also identified two applications that used different package names and privacy policies.
How to delete these dangerous apps from your smartphones
Open settings
Tap apps or Apps & Notifications
Scroll and locate any suspicious wallet apps listed above
Tap the app > Select uninstall
If the uninstall is blocked due to device admin success
Go to settings > Security > Device admin apps
Disable access, then return to uninstall
Huge phishing scam targets mobile users
These fake cryptocurrency wallet apps are designed to steal the wallet recovery phase's essential key to accessing users' DeFi wallets. Once a user installs the app, it prompts them to enter their 12-word recovery phases, which cybercriminals then steal to access the user's wallet.
Recommendations to avoid getting scammed by these dangerous apps:
Users must follow the following cybersecurity best practices that serve as the first line of defense against attackers.
Only install apps from trusted developers and double-check reviews.
Avoid any app that asks for sensitive details like your recovery phrase.
Use reliable antivirus and internet security software on all your devices — including smartphones, laptops, and desktops.
Set strong, unique passwords and use multi-factor authentication whenever available.
Enable biometric security features like fingerprint or face recognition to protect your mobile device.
Be careful with links sent through SMS or email, especially if they seem suspicious or unexpected.
Make sure Google Play Protect is turned on for added security on Android devices.
