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Meta Warns of fake apps | App Security

Meta warns of fake apps that ask you for your facebook passwords

Next time you download an app and sign in using your Facebook credentials, you could be giving cybercriminals access to your password and even worse, your online identity.

Meta-  the parent company that owns Facebook – has been warning users to be vigilant about the apps they download after a spate of identity theft cases emerged in recent weeks.

Here’s what you need to know about these malicious apps and how to avoid becoming a victim of data theft.

login with facebook (at your own risk)

In late September and early October, Facebook users around the world were shocked to find out that their personal details had been stolen by cybercriminals.

  • Following further investigation, it was discovered that these incidents occurred when users downloaded certain suspicious apps from both the Google and Apple stores and used their Facebook credentials to sign in.
  • The majority of these incidents occurred with apps listed on the Google play store, but the Apple app store has also been found to contain malicious apps with the potential to steal personal information.

Meta hasn’t released the specific names of apps that were involved in identity theft cases but has issued a blanket warning for users to be careful about what they download.

how to stay safe in the app and play store

Whether you’re an Android or Apple user, you’ll need to exercise a lot of vigilance when downloading apps and signing in with your credentials.

  • Big name apps and games should be safe to use, but lesser-known apps, especially photo editors and location changes are all prime suspects for identity theft.
  • A good strategy to employ when downloading apps and signing in is to use email sign in as much as possible. It’s best to register a dedicated free account with a provider like Gmail that you only use to sign into apps.

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