10 Apps you should never install on your phone to avoid being hacked

There are many apps on the Play Store that can compromise your security and privacy. Some of them are popular, but they also have hidden risks. OpporTechies have curated 10 apps that you should avoid downloading on your phone:

-UC Browser: This web browser uses weak encryption and sometimes no encryption at all when it transmits your data, which can be intercepted by hackers and spy agencies.

CLEANit: This junk file cleaner app asks for a lot of permissions and advertises services that are useless or harmful for your phone, such as clearing cache and killing background apps.

Flashlight Apps: Many flashlight apps are actually spyware that can access your camera, microphone, contacts, and location without your consent.

ES File Explorer: This file explorer app was removed from the Play Store for committing click fraud on its ads, which means it automatically clicked on ads in the background without your knowledge.

Anti-Virus Apps: Most anti-virus apps for Android are either ineffective, unnecessary, or malicious. They can drain your battery, slow down your phone, or steal your data.

Facebook: This social media app is notorious for collecting and sharing your personal information with third-party advertisers and other entities. It can also track your online activity across other apps and websites.

TikTok: This video-sharing app has been accused of censoring content, violating user privacy, and posing a national security threat. It can access your clipboard, camera, microphone, location, and contacts.

CamScanner: This document scanning app was found to contain a malicious module that could show intrusive ads and sign users up for paid subscriptions without their consent.

BeautyPlus: This photo editing app was one of the nine apps that were infected by the Joker malware, which could steal users’ SMS messages, contact lists, and device information.

VPN Apps: Many VPN apps are either fake, insecure, or malicious. They can expose your IP address, leak your data, or inject malware into your device.

These are some of the apps that you should not install on your phone if you want to protect your data and device from hackers. Always check the permissions, reviews, and ratings of any app before downloading it, and use a trusted VPN service to encrypt your online traffic.