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Malicious apps on Google play store

Google has removed more than a dozen apps from its Play Store after learning they contained malicious code which was harvesting people’s locations, phone numbers, and email addresses. These include a QR code scanner, a weather app, and Muslim prayer apps. Google had previously warned app developers they needed to be clear with users about the information they share. How safe is the mobile apps?

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