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Technology
Anthony Spadafora

More than 250 malicious apps are spreading info-stealing malware on Android and iOS — delete these right now

Green skull on smartphone screen.

You can never be too careful when downloading a new app to your iPhone or Android phone as what may look harmless on the surface could actually be a malicious app designed to infect your device with malware.

Case in point, the mobile security firm Zimperium has discovered a new malware campaign which targets users of the best iPhones and best Android phones with over 250 malicious apps spread via 80+ malicious domains.

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