{"id":90443,"date":"2018-07-24T06:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/?p=90443"},"modified":"2025-08-04T22:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T05:46:19","slug":"fake-apps-taking-over-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/fake-apps-taking-over-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Fake Apps Taking Over Your Phone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It seems some malicious app developers have taken the phrase \u201cfake it \u2018til you make it\u201d to heart, as fake apps have become a rampant problem for Android and iPhone users alike. Even legitimate sources, such as Google Play and Apple\u2019s App Store, have been infiltrated with illegitimate applications, despite their own due diligence in combating this phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>After downloading a fake app, cybercriminals leverage ransomware or malware through ads to run in the background of your device to do damage, making it difficult to notice something\u2019s off. But while you\u2019re minding your own business, your personal data \u2013such as usernames, photos, passwords, and credit card information\u2013 can be compromised.<\/p>\n<p>Malicious apps have become more challenging to detect, and even more difficult to delete from a device without causing further damage. The trend of fake apps shows no sign of slowing down either, as bad actors have become more brazen with the apps they work to imitate. From Nordstrom to <a href=\"https:\/\/securingtomorrow.mcafee.com\/consumer\/consumer-threat-notices\/fake-fortnite-android-apps-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fortnite<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/watch-out-for-this-fake-whatsapp-app-in-the-google-play-1820222637\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a>, it seems no business or industry is off limits.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips to Identify a Fake App<\/h2>\n<p>Luckily, cybercriminals have yet to figure out a sure-fire way to get their fake apps onto our devices. By paying extra attention to detail, you can learn to identify a fake app before downloading it. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Check for typos and poor grammar.<\/strong><\/span> Double check the app developer name, product title, and description for typos and grammatical errors. Malicious developers often spoof real developer IDs, even just by a single letter, to seem legitimate. If there are promises of discounts, or the description just feels off, those signals should be taken as red flags.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Look at the download statistics.<\/strong><\/span> If you\u2019re attempting to download a popular app like WhatsApp, but it has an inexplicably low number of downloads, that\u2019s a fairly good indicator that an app is most likely fraudulent.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read what others are saying.<\/strong><\/span> When it comes to fake apps, user reviews are your ally. Breezing through a few can provide vital information as to whether an app is authentic or not, so don\u2019t be afraid to crowdsource those insights when you can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Get Rid of Apps<\/h2>\n<p>If you do find yourself having accidentally downloaded a fake app, there are steps you can take to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtimes.com\/how-spot-fake-apps-what-delete-if-you-download-one-2626478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rid your phone of it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Delete the app immediately or as soon as you notice anything suspicious.<\/strong><\/span> If you can\u2019t find it, but you\u2019re still having issues, the app could still be on your device. That\u2019s because, in the interest of self-preservation, fake apps can try and protect themselves from disposal by making their icon and title disappear. If that happens, go to your installed apps page(s) and look for blank spaces, as it may be hiding there.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Check the permissions<\/strong>.<\/span> After installation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.komando.com\/tips\/425843\/how-to-control-your-apps-permissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check the app\u2019s permissions<\/a>. Fake apps usually give long lists of frivolous requests in an effort to get access to more data.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Clear the app\u2019s cache and data<\/strong>.<\/span> If you do find the app you want to delete, this is the first step you must take in order to get the app completely off your phone.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Take it into your provider. <\/strong><\/span>If you\u2019re still having issues after you\u2019ve deleted an app, consider taking your device into your provider to run a diagnostic test.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Factory reset.<\/strong><\/span> As a last resort, if you can\u2019t find the app because it has \u201cdisappeared,\u201d or traces of the app and malware linger, the best way to ensure it is completely gone is to wipe the data, factory reset your device, and start over. This is why it is vital to have backups of your devices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even as this ever-growing trend of malicious developers spoofing legitimate applications to gain access to victims\u2019 personal information continues, we can deter their advances simply by paying closer attention to detail. Remember to be vigilant about being aware of the signs to avoid fake apps at all costs.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more about IoT and mobile security tips and trends? 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