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What to do after installing software from outside the normal app store or trusted source.
Short answer
Do not assume the app is malicious, but treat it as untrusted until checked. Review its permissions, remove it if unnecessary or suspicious, update the device, and secure accounts if credentials were exposed.
Installing an app outside the normal trusted distribution channel does not automatically prove that it is malicious, but it increases the need for caution.
Review what the app can access and whether those permissions make sense for its purpose.
If the app is unnecessary or suspicious, remove it and update the device and its security software.
If you entered passwords, banking information, or verification codes into the app, secure the affected accounts.
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The core things that keep a phone or computer reasonably secure.
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If you downloaded or opened a suspicious file, stop interacting with it, run a security scan, update the device and watch for unusual behaviour. Get help if the device continues behaving strangely.
If you entered your password on a suspicious website, treat that password as compromised. Go directly to the real service, change it, turn on MFA, and check recent account activity.
If you entered banking or card details into a suspicious site, contact your bank immediately through its official app, website, or trusted contact number. Do not use details from the suspicious message.
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