IPHONE owners have been urged to check their devices now for a number of apps masquerading as something else entirely.
A number of apps used to secure people’s accounts were found to be fake, according to a security experts.
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Authenticator apps are meant to generate six-digit codes for two-factor authentication as an added layer of protection.
Some sites send you the code via text message.
There have been a surge in people opting for apps instead after Elon Musk decided to make SMS-based authentication a paid for service.
And it seems fraudsters have seen it as an opportunity to create some fake apps.
The apps in question demand an in-app purchase in order to scan QR codes.
Expert duo Mysk raised the alarm about the problem.
“The timeless art of authenticators! All these authenticator apps are free and offer in-app purchases,” they tweeted.
“You install them to discover that you can’t scan any QR code until you subscribe, $40/year with 3 days free trial.”
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One even made it onto App Store advertising, according to 9to5Mac.
Fortunately, Apple was quick to remove the offending apps.
However, if you’ve already got them installed on your iPhone you’ll need to remove them yourself.
One was published by a company called SOGOOD INDUSTRY.
The best way to find out if yours is affected is by searching for it in the App Store.
If it no longer appears it may well be one of the apps that were banned and taken down.
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