---
title: "Android users warned of malicious apps hidden in Google Play Store"
url: "https://thecybersecurityplace.com/android-users-warned-of-malicious-apps-hidden-in-google-play-store/"
date: "2017-11-16T05:02:31+00:00"
section: "Mobile"
tags:
  - "Android"
  - "Cyber Risk"
  - "Malware"
  - "Mobile Security"
  - "Software Security"
source: "itproportal.com"
source_url: "https://www.itproportal.com/news/android-users-warned-of-malicious-apps-hidden-in-google-play-store/"
---

# Android users warned of malicious apps hidden in Google Play Store

November 16, 2017 · Reported by itproportal.com

![](https://thecybersecurityplace.com/portadas/2017/android-users-warned-of-malicious-apps-hidden-in-google-play-store.jpg)

> ESET report reveals multi-stage malware lurking in family of legitimate-sounding apps.Android users have once again been warned to take care when installing new apps on their phone after yet another major security risk was detected.

[Read the full article at itproportal.com](https://www.itproportal.com/news/android-users-warned-of-malicious-apps-hidden-in-google-play-store/)

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