There’s not a single web service that we say is completely secure in this cyber world. However, some apps and games get hacked or files modified, so they may not be completely safe, and many victims of cybercrimes are due to these web services.
However, a third-party Android app store on Google known as APKPure always steals attention due to its policies, and users are always in a chaotic situation regarding whether to use APKPure to download Android applications.
Well, this is why we are here with this article. In it, we will explain every detail regarding this third-party Android application store. So, make sure to follow this guide until the end.
What is APKPure?
APKPure is an open-source service that helps you download various Android application files (APK) regardless of whether the application is available on your PlayStore.
However, it is not necessary that you require an Android phone to download apk using APKPure. You can download any application on your tablets, computers, cameras, smartwatches, e-readers, etc.
Also Read- How to Download APK Files From Google Play Store
What is The Case?
With the new Android 12, we have entered into the 4th design era of Android. However, with this update, Google has removed many applications from their PlayStore, due to which people are using some third-party Android app store or websites to get their needy apps, and APKPure is a big player in this game.
However, there are many incidents where we found that the APKs downloaded from APKPure contain harmful and malicious Trojans. However, recently, Kaspersky Labs Pierce the veil that the new APKPure version 3.17.18 contains an advertisement SDK embedded with Trojan-Dropper.
They detect and notify the APKPure officials about this very harmful malware named HEUR: Trojan-Dropper.AndroidOS.Triada.ap, and hopefully, the official considered and already fixed this. But, what does this Trojan do? Well, when you launch the application, it will automatically unpack and run a harmful payload on your device, which is very risky for your data security.
Is APKPure Safe To Use?
Well, this is quite a tricky question, but still, in my opinion, it’s a trusted source to download android applications. This is because the case that we have discussed above occurs with version 3.17.18, which was released back in April 2021.
However, the APKPure officials confirmed that they have already fixed this issue with the patch update 3.17.19, and right now, while writing this article, version 3.17.35 is available in the market. But, I will suggest you first investigate at your best and decide whether this is harmful to your device or not.
Is It Legal to Use APKPure?
Yeah! It is legal to use APKPure to download the needy applications on your device. However, before listing on this store, applications have to pass their security metrics. But still, there are chances that they might contain some harmful trojan that harms your device. So, before installing any application from here, you must scan the file first.
Note: We are not recommended to use the APKPure on your device. You must do your own research before using this open-source service. However, we are not responsible for any type of damage caused due to this application.
Is There Any Way To Protect Our Device From Trojanized APKPure?
Of course, there are methods available using which you can protect your device from the harmful trojanized APKPure. So, let’s take a look at them:
- Never download any application from an unauthorized source.
- Scan the Apk file before installing.
- Make your applications and Android up-to-date.
- Always download applications from your PlayStore.
Conclusion
APKPure is the biggest mainstream competitor to APKMirror but is considered more secure. Therefore, if an application has been removed from PlayStore or has a price tag, you can get it from here without any charges.
So, now it’s up to you whether you want to use this source to download applications on your device. We hope you understand all the facts we have discussed in this guide. But, in case you still have any doubts, comment below.
