Google removed an app from its Play Store, but not before it had been downloaded more than a million times. The app, called PIP Pic Camera Photo Editor, was found to contain nasty malware that is perfectly capable of stealing Facebook credentials including usernames and passwords. This could allow hackers to access accounts, steal personal data, and send scam messages to contacts.
Until earlier this week, the photo-editing software was still available for download and installation, but Google has now blocked access after being alerted to its risks.
If you are one of the unlucky ones, it is a good idea to delete the app from your devices and change your Facebook password without delay.
This threat was discovered by Dr. Web, which isn’t the only app that’s causing some concern.
According to the security company’s latest report, there are four other apps that all contain malware capable of displaying unwanted ads, reducing battery life and even making unauthorized changes to the phone itself.
Apps include: Wild & Exotic Animal Wallpaper, ZodiHoroscope, PIP Camera 2022 and Magnifier Flashlight.
Some of these apps have now been removed by Google, as ZodiHoroscope and PIP Camera 2022 are no longer available for download. As with all apps, before you start downloading anything to your device, it’s worth checking with the person who developed the software and then reading as many reviews as possible.
