Have you come across applications that imitate official ones? Fake apps could contain malware to steal data or spy on activities performed on the device.

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Here are some tips to avoid downloading fake apps!

·        Look out for the security permissions required and its privacy policy.

·        Use trusted and official app stores.

·        Ensure the app is by the official developer (The developer information is usually in the app listing).

·        Look through reviews. Poor reviews or comments could indicate that the apps have issues.