The bad guys are developing malicious applications with the hopes of making their way into your mobile device�s app store �and sometimes they�re successful. Recently, over 100,000 people across the globe downloaded applications containing spyware from a reputable app store. According to researchers, this spyware steals personal information like your call logs, contacts, photo and video files, and can even use pop-ups in an attempt to steal your login credentials for accounts like Google and Facebook.

Here�s a few tips to avoid becoming a victim:

• Do your research: Read app reviews, but make sure they’re not fake or staged! Be wary of applications that don�t have any reviews.
• Avoid applications that have a low number of downloads.
• Look for strange logos or spelling errors in the application�s description.
• Consider investing in cybersecurity protection for your mobile device.

When in doubt, avoid downloading questionable applications, and look for a safer alternative.