via PCworld.com...
The number of free Android apps that may be infected with malware this week has increased to more than 50.
• Research the publisher of the app.
• Research the publisher of the app.
• Read online reviews.
• Check app permissions. If it asks for more than what it needs, skip it.
• Check app permissions. If it asks for more than what it needs, skip it.
• Avoid directly installing Android Package files (APKs).
• Put a malware and antivirus scanner on your phone. (Many of them are free.)
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