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New dangerous Virus discovered on Android, uninstall these Apps from your phone

GriftHorse, a brand-new android virus has been identified on android, and users of Android gadgets need to uninstall certain apps from their devices to be on the safer side. It deceives users into registering unknowingly for monthly payments. It has the ability to take hundreds of dollars from victims if left unchecked.

A total of 100 Android apps from the shopping mode Google Play Store and other third-party app stores have been found to have been conceded by the Virus so far. Despite Google’s claims that they have removed those apps from its store, consumers’ smartphones and third-party app stores still have access to them.

How does GriftHorse Work?

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It requires your phone number to claim a free gift being pushed by a notification, then redirects you to a website that requests it. There is a monthly subscription it will register you for a fee for a fake service as soon as you submit your phone number.

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No credit card is required for this charge. As a result, your carrier will be charged and will then pass those expenses to you without your knowledge. Let’s take a quick look at some of the apps that have been affected by the virus.

Mobile Apps Already Affected That You Should Uninstall

  • Handy Translator Pro
  • Heart Rate and Pulse Tracker
  • Geospot: GPS Location Tracker
  • iCare – Find Location
  • My Chat Translator
  • Bus – Metrolis 2021
  • Free Translator Photo
  • Locker Tool
  • Fingerprint Changer
  • Call Recorder Pro
  • Instant Speech Translation
  • Racers Car Driver
  • Slime Simulator
  • Keyboard Themes
  • What’s Me Sticker
  • Amazing Video Editor
  • Safe Lock
  • Heart Rhythm
  • Smart Spot Locator
  • CutCut Pro
  • OFFRoaders – Survive
  • Phone Finder by Clapping
  • Bus Driving Simulator
  • Fingerprint Defender
  • Lifeel – scan and test
  • Launcher iOS 15
  • Idle Gun Tycoo\u202an\u202c
  • Scanner App Scan Docs & Notes
  • Chat Translator All Messengers
  • Hunt Contact
  • Icony
  • Horoscope: Fortune
  • Fitness Point
  • Qibla AR Pro
  • Heart Rate and Meal Tracker
  • Mine Easy Translator
  • PhoneControl Block Spam Calls
  • Parallax paper 3D
  • SnapLens – Photo Translator
  • Qibla Pass Direction
  • Caller-x
  • Clap
  • Photo Effect Pro
  • iConnected Tracker
  • Smart Call Recorder
  • Daily Horoscope & Life Palmestry
  • Qibla Compass (Kaaba Locator)
  • Prookie-Cartoon Photo Editor
  • Qibla Ultimate
  • Truck – RoudDrive Offroad
  • GPS Phone Tracker – Family Locator
  • Call Recorder iCall
  • PikCho Editor app
  • Street Cars: pro Racing
  • Cinema Hall: Free HD Movies
  • Live Wallpaper & Background
  • Intelligent Translator Pro
  • Face Analyzer
  • TrueCaller (NOT TrueCaller, by True Software Scandinavia AB)
  • TrueRecoder
  • iTranslator_ Text & Voice & Photo
  • Pulse App – Heart Rate Monitor
  • Video & Photo Recovery Manager 2
  • Быстрые кредиты 24\7
  • Fitness Trainer
  • ClipBuddy
  • Vector arts
  • Ludo Speak v2.0
  • Battery Live Wallpaper 4K
  • Heart Rate Pro Health Monitor
  • Locatoria – Find Location
  • GetContacter
  • Photo Lab
  • AR Phone Booster – Battery Saver
  • English Arabic Translator direct
  • VPN Zone – Fast & Easy Proxy
  • 100% Projector for Mobile Phone
  • Forza H Mobile 4 Ultimate Edition
  • Amazing Sticky Slime Simulator ASMR\u200f
  • Clap To Find My Phone
  • Screen Mirroring TV Cast
  • Free Calls WorldWide
  • My Locator Plus
  • iSalam Qibla Compass
  • Language Translator-Easy&Fast
  • WiFi Unlock Password Pro X
  • Pony Video Chat-Live Stream
  • Zodiac: Hand
  • Ludo Game Classic
  • Loca – Find Location
  • Easy TV Show
  • Qibla correct Quran Coran Koran
  • Dating App – Sweet Meet
  • R Circle – Location Finder
  • TagsContact
  • Ela-Salaty: Muslim Prayer Times & Qibla Direction
  • Qibla Compass
  • Soul Scanner – Check Your
  • CIAO – Live Video Chat
  • Plant Camera Identifier
  • Color Call Changer
  • Squishy and Pop it
  • Keyboard: Virtual Projector App
  • Scanner Pro App: PDF Document
  • QR Reader Pro
  • FX Keyboard
  • You Frame
  • Call Record Pro
  • Free Islamic Stickers 2021
  • QR Code Reader – Barcode Scanner
  • Bag X-Ray 100% Scanner
  • Phone Caller Screen 2021
  • Translate It – Online App
  • Mobile Things Finder
  • Proof-Caller
  • Phone Search by Clap
  • Second Translate PRO
  • CallerID
  • 3D Camera To Plan
  • Qibla Finder – Qibla Direction
  • Stickers Maker for WhatsApp
  • Qibla direction watch (compass)
  • Piano Bot Easy Lessons
  • CallHelp: Second Phone Number
  • FastPulse – Heart Rate Monitor
  • Caller ID & Spam Blocker
  • Free Coupons 2021
  • KFC Saudi – Get free delivery and 50% off coupons
  • Skycoach
  • HOO Live – Meet and Chat
  • Easy Bass Booster
  • Coupons & Gifts: InstaShop
  • FindContact
  • Launcher iOS for Android
  • Call Blocker-Spam Call Blocker
  • Live Mobile Number Tracker

If you have any of the above-listed Apps, kindly Uninstall or Check your App store for subsequent Updates that may have detected and removed the virus.

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