It should be obvious — but unfortunately it’s not. Some of the most popular apps you have likely downloaded on your iPhone or Android smartphone are dangerous. And now the FBI is warning U.S. citizens to stop all such installs.
The bureau’s new Public Service Announcement highlights the “data security risks associated with foreign-developed mobile applications (apps) frequently used in the United States; however, these concerns are global. As of early 2026, many of the most downloaded and top-grossing apps in the United States are developed and maintained by foreign companies, particularly those based in China.”
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