A recent analysis shows some alarming security concerns among some of the top 50 Android retail mobile apps. Without adequate protection, retail apps could be tampered with or even copied and turned into ‘fake apps’ Fake retail apps are especially risky because they can capture sensitive personally identifiable information from shoppers. Consumers must be on the lookout for telltale signs of fake mobile apps, such as not enough reviews, inaccurate or misspelled publisher info, or a recently published date (vs a recently updated version for a legitimate app)
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/01/04/retail-apps-display-security-red-flags/