The apps available on the Play Store are expected to undergo thorough scrutiny and be safe for our devices and data. However, some apps manage to bypass Google's stringent policies and compromise personal information. These malicious apps deceive users into providing their 12-word wallet recovery phrases, potentially leading to the theft of their crypto assets. They masquerade as popular wallets like SushiSwap, PancakeSwap, Hyperliquid, and Raydium.
These counterfeit cryptocurrency wallets aim to obtain sensitive user data. According to a recent report by Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL), over 20 harmful apps on the Google Play Store pose a significant threat by stealing users' wallet recovery information. If any of these apps are installed, they should be promptly removed to prevent phishing attacks, where hackers lure individuals into divulging personal information and prevent potential financial losses.
List of apps you need to delete to protect your personal data and crypto wallet
To safeguard your crypto assets and personal data, immediately uninstall these harmful apps from your device.
Here's a list of the malicious apps:
| Name | Package name | Privacy Policy |
| Pancake Swap | co.median.android.pkmxaj | hxxps://pancakefentfloyd.cz/privatepolicy.html |
