In today’s world, smartphones are ubiquitous, with numerous apps helping us with essential tasks, such as banking. However, some mobile apps can pose significant risks. The government’s cybercrime department, CyberDost, has issued a stern warning to users regarding a particular loan app.
Warning Posted on X
Beware! The CashExpand-U Finance Assistant – Loan app is learnt to be associated with hostile foreign entities. #LoanApps #Cybercrime #DigitalSafety #Lending #I4C #MHA #Cyberdost #Cybersecurity #CyberSafeIndia @RBI @GooglePlay @FinMinIndia pic.twitter.com/yrKDTCPR41
— Cyber Dost (@Cyberdost) July 5, 2024
CyberDost released a cautionary post on the social media platform X, alerting users about the app named CashExpand-U Finance. The post advises users to be vigilant because this app has ties to dangerous foreign entities.
Uninstall the App Immediately
The CashExpand-U Finance app, which had over 100,000 downloads, has now been removed from the Google Play Store. Despite this, CyberDost has not specified how the app threatens users. The post also tagged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Google Play, and the Ministry of Finance. If you are an Android user and have this app installed, it is crucial to uninstall it immediately. You can do so by going to your smartphone’s settings and removing the app.
