52 apps caught hiding malware — Enable these lifesaving Apple Watch features
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July 21, 2022

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App warning! 52 dangerous downloads spotted - Check your phone

3 things you need to know today

1. App warning! 52 dangerous downloads spotted - Check your phone

You should always use official stores when downloading apps, but that doesn't mean they're all safe. Security researchers just discovered 52 malicious apps on an official app store. Most are infected with Joker malware, which signs you up for paid subscriptions that are difficult to get out of. We'll show you how to find and delete these dangerous apps.

Tap or click here for a list of malicious apps to delete ASAP. →

2. Use this inexpensive GPS tracker? It has a dangerous security bug

How did we ever get around an unfamiliar city before GPS? Thankfully these handy devices have saved the day and many arguments that would have come about while searching for that popular restaurant. But, we have bad news. This popular GPS has a dangerous security bug causing problems.

Tap or click here to see how hackers can remotely disable this GPS tracker. →

3. An Apple Watch detected a tumor and saved her life — here’s how it can do the same for you

Did you know Apple Watch could save your life? One woman's Apple Watch gave her a heads up that something was wrong. It turned out to be even worse than she had imagined. Thankfully, doctors were able to perform emergency surgery and save her life. We'll show you how to enable lifesaving features on your Apple Watch.

Tap or click here to enable these lifesaving features on your Apple Watch. →

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  3. Check your phone! 8 dangerous malware apps spotted. Tap or click to see which ones you need to delete.
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