Billions of Android users warned about apps secretly signing them up for paid subscriptions – here’s what to delete now

ANDROID users are being warned to check their phones for a batch of apps which can sign them up for unwanted subscriptions.

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky revealed the new fraud attempt, which could cost you money if you don’t delete the apps now.

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The new malware has been called “Fleckpe”, and can be found in popular video editing apps, photo apps and downloadable wallpaper apps.

Shockingly, over 620,000 devices are confirmed to have downloaded these apps which can use the confirmation codes texted to devices before purchase to sign you up for subscriptions.

According to a digital advice website: “All of this occurs in the background and for the end user whose device is infected, the apps themselves work as they normally should to avoid giving away the trojan’s presence.”

To avoid the pesky apps, make sure to check the reviews and developer to ensure it’s verified and safe on the Google Play store.

If you have any of the following applications downloaded, make sure you delete it.

This latest malware comes only days after Android users were warned to delete eight other types of apps for their phone’s security and storage.

Performance boosting apps may seem like they’re helping your phone, by “saving battery” and “optimising games”, but in reality they’re just using up space.

Duplicate apps are also cause for concern – having two browser apps uses more space than just one.

And the cookies and data it uses could endanger your privacy online.

Try to delete social media apps like TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat to help your device health and privacy.

And get rid of any apps for games you no longer use.

This post first appeared on Thesun.co.uk