Smartphone users warned to delete 15 dangerous, 'predatory' apps: 'A global threat'

"SpyLoan apps are intrusive financial applications that lure users with promises of quick and flexible loans, often featuring low rates and minimal requirements."

"Ultimately, rather than providing genuine financial assistance, these apps can lead users into a cycle of debt and privacy violations."

"McAfee called 'a global threat,' have since been reported to Google's moderators...while some have been removed, others have merely been updated by app developers."

"There has been 'a rapid surge in their activity recently.' According to McAfee, the amount of SpyLoan apps and infected devices has soared 75% from Q2 to Q3 this year."

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