Increasing smartphone use in recent years has caused fraudsters to shift their focus to this area.
While applications used by millions of people on smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives, despite all warnings, malicious software continues to be installed in these applications.
It was determined that 11 applications widely used in 20 countries, including Türkiye, made ‘in-app purchases’ without the users’ knowledge.
DELETE THESE 11 APPLICATIONS FROM YOUR PHONE
These apps often masquerade as an innocent QR code scanner, PDF reader or system booster, stealing your credit card information in the background or signing you up for premium services.
Here are some critical apps and categories identified according to 2025 and 2026 reports that are recommended to be deleted from your device immediately:
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AquaTracker (Water tracking application)
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Scan Hawk (QR and Barcode scanner)
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ClickSave Downloader (Video/file downloader)
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Water Time Tracker
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Be More (Fitness tracker)
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TranslateScan (Translation and scanning)
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Handset Locator (Phone finder)
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Handy Translator Pro
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Heart Rate and Pulse Tracker
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Geospot: GPS Location Tracker
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