Abu Dhabi: Muhammad Abu Al-Saman confirmed to the UAE government that not all sources for downloading applications are safe, and that external application stores and unknown sites may seem suitable on the surface, but they often do not pass security tests, which makes the user vulnerable to malware, data leaks, and fraud. He pointed out that some untrusted applications may contain malware or viruses that cause the device to malfunction and steal user data, in addition to their ability to penetrate devices and access contacts, messages, passwords, and sensitive financial information, which exposes individuals to real risks of data theft or
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