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Android users must delete these popular apps now or catch Facestealer virus, Google warns

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Google is clamping down on dodgy Android mobile apps in its Play Store, after it was revealed that the popular app store had several dangerous pieces of software available to install.The Play Store reportedly had apps with more than 300,000 downloads which concealed nasty malware, known as Joker, Coper, and Facestealer.One of these viruses, Joker, made it possible for criminals to steal sensitive information from smartphones, copy text messages, duplicate call lists, and even sign up victims to pricey monthly subscriptions to drain their bank accounts. READ NEXT: Netflix now charging users extra to share their passwords and it isn't cheap The 'Facestealer' virus even overlays apps with a fake login form to steal your Facebook details and use it to nick your identity.

Meanwhile, the Coper malware can steal your text messages and then send viruses onto your contacts.Dozens of apps have now been removed from the Play Store, meaning they're no longer available to download.However, if you have them installed on your device, you could still be at risk.Security experts are therefore warning Android users to uninstall the following apps and perform an antivirus scan afterwards:You can view the full list hereSecurity experts at ZScaler said: "If you become a victim of a malicious app from the Play Store, inform Google about it immediately through the support options in your Play Store app.

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