If you are using Truecaller or UC Browser, Indian intelligence agencies have some news for you. These agencies have identified 42 Chinese apps, that they claim are dangerous.
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According to Business Standard, these listed apps are malwares that pose a risk of a cyberattack against the nation.
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The government authorities have warned security personnel to avoid using apps like UC Browser, WeChat, Truecaller, SHAREit, DU Battery Saver & Mi Store as they could lead to security breaches.
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The released advisory by the authorities has asked people who use these apps to delete them and format their phones.
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According to a report by Financial Express, Truecaller has issued a statement clarifying that they are a Sweden based company and aren’t sure why they made the list. It stated that the features of the app were permission-based and could be disabled by default.