A cautionary alert has issued to Android users, advising them to review their devices and remove a set of questionable applications.
These apps have the potential to drain battery life and consume mobile data even when the screen is off. The discovery has brought to light by McAfee’s security team, who identified 43 apps capable of displaying advertisements while the device is idle.
McAfee is urging users to exercise caution while downloading new apps onto their phones.
They emphasize the importance of reviewing the permissions requested by the software before proceeding with the installation.
Additionally, users advised to monitor their device’s performance after installing new software; a sudden drop in battery life might indicate malicious activity.