28 Android Apps That Steal Your Card Details and Passwords: Delete Them Immediately

If you own an Android phone, you need to pay attention.

A warning has been issued targeting Android users, regarding 28 apps that threaten your data and privacy.

These apps, which you should avoid, are disguised as legitimate apps. However, they function like Trojan horses, containing malicious software under the surface designed to steal your login credentials and financial information.

The alert was published by Infobae.

If you have one or more of these apps, you are urged to delete them immediately. Additionally, everyone—whether or not they have any of these apps—should exercise extra caution when downloading apps going forward.

It is also recommended that you use official app stores like Google Play and carefully review the permissions an app requests.

While the 28 apps in question have been removed from the Google Play Store, if you still have them installed, it is your responsibility to delete them from your device to avoid serious consequences.

Claims to offer a quick and easy VPN connection but actually functions as a Trojan horse. The app collects your personal data (e.g., login credentials, browsing history) and sends it to third parties without your knowledge.

Exploits users' desire for a more colorful and animated keyboard experience. However, in the background, it logs your keystrokes and sends the collected data to malicious servers, potentially including sensitive information like passwords.

Appears as an efficient optimization or system utility app, but it scans your device for data such as contacts, messages, and location information. This data can then be misused or sold to third parties.

Advertises a "bulletproof" VPN service, but it fails to properly encrypt your traffic. Instead, it tracks your activity and could give hackers access to your device's data—such as login credentials and confidential documents.

Lures users with a modern Android 12 look. Behind the facade, it hides malicious code that monitors your usage habits and steals sensitive information like browsing history and saved passwords.

Promises to upgrade your phone's interface to Android 13. In reality, it operates as a Trojan horse that installs a script on your device and collects data from your phone, including images and contacts.

Marketed as the latest Android 14 experience. Instead, it installs malicious software that can remotely control certain functions of your phone and steal important data, which is sent to criminal networks.

Appears to be a news aggregator or feed reader. However, in the background, it tracks your online behavior and forwards the information, including your browsing habits and personal data.

Promises free access to old classic films, but instead gains access to your device for malicious purposes. The app can install additional malware that steals everything from saved codes to private communications.

Claims to help you compare different phone models. In reality, it spies on your phone through hidden features that collect data about hardware, software, and user activity for unauthorized purposes.

Like many of the other VPN apps on the list, it gives the impression of providing a fast and secure connection, but uses Trojan code to access private information, login credentials, and in some cases, financial data.

Uses attractive ads promising "lightning-fast VPN" service. When installed, it gains access to your device settings, where it can steal data or even manipulate network traffic in the background.

Claims to be a stable VPN solution but fails to protect your data. Instead, it monitors your internet traffic and resells your information, opening the door to identity theft and hacking.

Draws attention with fun animations during phone charging, but hides malicious code that can track every activity on your screen, including password entries and account details.

Appears as an app that provides special frames or effects for your screen. In the background, it collects data about your apps and contacts. The app may also install additional spyware without the user's knowledge.

Claims to use the latest encryption standards but actually creates a backdoor system that exploits your network traffic and steals personal information, including passwords and credit card details.

Appears to be a simple app launcher to organize your apps. However, in the background, it logs which apps you open and when, transmitting this data. It may also install additional malware through updates.

Advertised as a secure VPN service, but in practice, it does the opposite: it logs your online activities and forwards the information, possibly including your login credentials for email, social media, and banking services.

Portrays itself as a harmless VPN trial version but functions as a Trojan that tracks everything you do online. This data is used for targeted phishing and may even be sold on the black market.

The name suggests robust security, but in reality, it poses a significant security risk. It can give unauthorized access to your phone’s camera and microphone and steal private files.

Markets itself as a "shiny" security solution but instead hides spyware that monitors your use of apps and services. The collected data could be used for anything from ad misuse to identity theft.

Promotes itself as a browser accelerator or VPN. Instead, it bypasses your normal security settings, allowing scammers to gain access to private information like account details and personal documents.

Pretends to be a protective tool that blocks ads and malware. In reality, it opens backdoors that hackers can use to steal data, install additional Trojans, and gain full control over your device.

Advertised as a high-speed VPN, it uses this “speed” to quickly collect your data and forward it to suspicious servers. The risk of misuse of your account information is high.

Marketed as an anonymous and secure tunnel for your internet traffic. In reality, it logs all traffic and sends it to criminal networks, which may include your personal information and passwords.

Uses a flashy name and colorful design to attract users. Once installed, the VPN function is merely a smokescreen to allow malicious actors to access your data behind the scenes.

Pretends to offer ultra-fast protection but instead steals your private information and puts your device at risk for further attacks, such as ransomware or phishing.

Offers a "fast VPN experience" but instead allows third parties to intercept your network traffic in real-time. This means everything from credit card details to passwords could fall into the hands of cybercriminals.