Android folks, heads up on this one. Seeing reports of sketchy apps making rounds that could actually wipe out your funds. We're talking bank accounts, crypto wallets, the whole deal.
These malicious apps disguise themselves pretty well—sometimes as utility tools, sometimes as legit-looking finance apps. Once installed, they quietly work in the background, harvesting credentials and draining whatever they can access.
Stick to official app stores when possible, but even then, check reviews and permissions carefully. If an app is asking for way more access than it needs? Red flag. Delete and move on.
For those holding digital assets, consider hardware wallets or verified mobile solutions with strong security audits. Your private keys, your responsibility. Don't let some random APK ruin your portfolio.
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UncleWhale
· 21h ago
ngl you really have to be careful this time, my friend got scammed just last month—installed a tool that looked totally normal and lost everything instantly.
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Ser_APY_2000
· 21h ago
ngl, you really have to stay vigilant this time. My friend got scammed by one of those fake utility apps a couple of days ago and lost all their tokens instantly. They're still regretting it now.
A hardware wallet is honestly a must. Who would dare keep their private key on their phone anymore... I don't even look at those weird apps now.
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Why are there still people installing all those shady things on their phones? Just looking at the permissions should make you run.
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News like this just wears me out. Stick to official channels and add a hardware wallet—don't touch anything else.
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Wait, so is that app still available? Feels like even the app store can't keep up.
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That's exactly why I absolutely refuse to keep my assets in a mobile wallet.
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BrokeBeans
· 21h ago
NGL, this is exactly why I would never store coins on my phone... using a hardware wallet is truly the only way to stay safe.
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rugpull_survivor
· 22h ago
ngl here we go again, got exploited once before, now I have a damn reflex whenever I see this kind of news
Seriously, permissions are the easiest way to get screwed over. Tons of crappy apps ask for all permissions, I just uninstall them right away.
Hardware wallets really are the only way out. I don't feel safe storing anything on my phone.
Android folks, heads up on this one. Seeing reports of sketchy apps making rounds that could actually wipe out your funds. We're talking bank accounts, crypto wallets, the whole deal.
These malicious apps disguise themselves pretty well—sometimes as utility tools, sometimes as legit-looking finance apps. Once installed, they quietly work in the background, harvesting credentials and draining whatever they can access.
Stick to official app stores when possible, but even then, check reviews and permissions carefully. If an app is asking for way more access than it needs? Red flag. Delete and move on.
For those holding digital assets, consider hardware wallets or verified mobile solutions with strong security audits. Your private keys, your responsibility. Don't let some random APK ruin your portfolio.