If you've downloaded one of these 25 Android apps, delete it NOW — or risk losing control of your phone
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Thousands of unsuspecting Android users downloaded these 25 apps — potentially allowing cyber crooks to control their device remotely, install apps, and hide what's really happening on-screen
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