Stay Safe Online: Here’s a List of 89 Banned Apps to Avoid
With the growing reliance on smartphones and other mobile devices, it has never been more important to stay safe while using them. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for ways to exploit vulnerabilities in our devices, often to steal sensitive information or commit fraud. One of the ways in which they do this is by using malicious apps.
There are a number of apps that are outright dangerous and should be avoided. Here are 89 banned apps that you should stay away from:
Spyware and Data-Stealing Apps
These apps can be used by cybercriminals to spy on their victims, often resulting in identity theft or fraud.
1. WeChat
2. TrueCaller
3. TikTok
4. Xender
5. Zapya
6. CamScanner
7. BeautyPlus
8. SHAREit
9. VivaVideo
10. Viber
11. Clean Master
12. Baidu Translate
13. UC Browser
14. WeSync
15. ES File Explorer
16. ROMWE
17. ClubFactory
18. SHEIN
19. AppLock
20. Meitu
21. DU Battery Saver
22. DU Speed Booster
23. Helo
Apps with Known Vulnerabilities
These apps are known to have security flaws that can be easily exploited by hackers.
24. AccuWeather
25. Asus WebStorage
26. B612
27. Banggood
28. Baidu Map
29. Browser 4G
30. Browser 4G Lite
31. Camera360
32. CM Browser
33. ConvertPad Plus
34. Cut Cut
35. DamonPS2
36. ES App Locker
37. Farm Heroes Saga
38. File Manager (by Cheetah Mobile)
39. Firefox Browser
40. Flash Keyboard
41. GO Keyboard
42. GO Launcher
43. Handcent Next SMS
44. Hitwe
45. Hitwe Meet New People
46. Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy
47. JOOX Music
48. KineMaster
49. Line
50. Mail Master
51. Mango TV
52. Mi Video Call – Xiaomi
53. Mobike
54. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
55. NetEase Games
56. Nova Launcher
57. Opera Browser
58. Parallel Space
59. PhotoGrid
60. Pitu
61. Plants vs Zombies 2
62. QQ International
63. Q-See QT View
64. SelfieCity
65. Share Apps
66. Share Music & Transfer Files
67. Small Q brush money
68. Smart App Lock
69. Solo Launcher
70. SoundCloud
71. SuperVPN
72. Turbo VPN
73. Ulike
74. Vault-Hide
75. Virus Cleaner (by Hi Security)
76. VPNHub
77. Xender File Sharing
78. Yandex Browser
79. YouCam Makeup
80. Z Camera
81. Zedge
82. ZEPETO
83. Zola
84. Zoom
85. 360 Security
86. 2Face
Apps with Malware
These apps are known to have malware, which can harm your device and your data.
87. AirDroid
88. Barcode Scanner
89. WiFi Master
Avoiding these apps is an important step towards keeping yourself safe online. Always stick to trusted app sources like GooglePlay or the App Store and stay vigilant against any suspicious activity on your device. By educating yourself and being aware of the risks, you can take control of your online security.
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