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. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe FBI says users should be aware “of what user data these apps request access to upon download.” But in reality, these privacy polices are very rarely checked. That’s why so-called permission abuse is such a nightmare for smartphone users.

Source: Forbes April 04, 2026 07:12 UTC