Android users need to urgently delete these 28 harmful applications

Many Android users like to use VPN apps to bypass firewalls or unblock restrictions on certain audio and video platforms. Among these, many people choose free VPNs, however these free applications can contain hidden dangers.

The latest report shows that at least 28 VPN applications have been implanted with malicious programs by hackers, of which 17 applications pretend to be free VPN applications. If accidentally installed, they will become a springboard for hackers and unintentionally becomes their accomplice. Therefore, if installing them, users need to remove them quickly.

According to a report by Bleeping Computer, security company Human Security has discovered a total of 28 applications containing malicious programs shared on the Google Play Store targeting Android phones, of which 17 are fake applications. Free VPN to entice users to download.

Specifically, if users unfortunately install these applications, their Android phones may be implanted with a malicious program called 'Proxylib' and become a 'proxy server' for hackers. In addition to hacker groups collecting users' personal privacy, they can also take advantage of their phones to carry out cyber attacks and become accomplices. Currently, these applications have also been removed from the Google Play Store.

The list of VPN applications identified to contain Proxylib malware is listed below:

1. Lite VPN

2. Byte Blade VPN

3. Fast Fly VPN

4. Fast Fox VPN

5. Fast Line VPN

6. Oko VPN

7. Quick Flow VPN

8. Sample VPN

9. Swift Shield VPN

10. Turbo Track VPN

11. Turbo Tunnel VPN

12. Yellow Flash VPN

13. VPN Ultra

14. Run VPN

15. Secure Thunder

16. Shine Secure

17. Speed ​​Surf

18. Anims Keyboard

19. Blaze Stride

20. Android 12 Launcher (by CaptainDroid)

21. Android 13 Launcher (by CaptainDroid)

22. Android 14 Launcher (by CaptainDroid)

23. Free Old Classic Movies (by CaptainDroid)

24. Phone Comparison (by CaptainDroid)

25. CaptainDroid Feeds

26. Funny Char Ging Animation

27. Limo Edges

28. Phone App Launcher

The report reminds that for peace of mind when using, users can use paid VPN applications instead of free ones, because the free version of the VPN application may collect more personal privacy information, send ad.