Millions of Android owners must delete 101 popular apps ‘silently stealing your money’ – check yours right now

EXPERTS have alerted Android users of 101 apps allegedly capable of spying on your phone.

Researchers warn that the apps have been downloaded collectively more than 400million times, so you might want to check they’re not installed on your device.

Users should check the list of appsCredit: DR WEB

The spyware is capable of stealing private data on your phone and secretly sending it off to cyber thieves.

This could put sensitive things like your bank account at risk.

But the ability to extract files could also allow crooks to get hold of personal photos, videos and files.

Dr Web, who uncovered the nasty ruse, says many of the apps in question are mini-games that offer daily rewards.

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It’s officially known as “SpinOk”.

“On the surface, the SpinOk module is designed to maintain users’ interest in apps with the help of mini games, a system of tasks, and alleged prizes and reward drawings,” experts said.

It’s not clear whether developers of the apps in question deliberately planted the suspicious tech or if they were deceived themselves.

If you have the app installed it’s worth seeing if an update is available via the Google Play Store to hopefully zap the threat away, reports Bleeping Computer.