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India warns of malicious Android apps that can steal money and control phones

India's Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory about malicious Android applications capable of stealing money and taking control of devices.

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The campaign poses a broad financial and privacy risk to mobile users.

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  1. MHA issues advisory on malicious Android apps used to steal money, take control of phones ↗hindustantimes.com · Recorded source date: Aug 31, 2026, 9:31 AM UTC

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