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Smartphone users warned about malicious apps amid hacking surge

Reports warn that seemingly harmless smartphone applications may be used in a broader hacking surge. The supplied information does not identify the apps, victims or scale of the activity.

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Malicious mobile apps can expose personal data and expand access to users’ devices.

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  1. Smartphone owners warned over 'harmless' apps in hacking surge ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC

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