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[Closed] How did this sneak onto my wurdle?

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Going through the 'device files' on my android device via the Google photo app, I noticed several images of a 'sugar rush' game and similar had appeared in a folder named 'Al' unbidden. I don't play those games and haven't downloaded any of those kinds of app so I wonder how they sneaked their way on. Facebook would be a likely suspect. Have you found anything similar? Me, I deleted all of the images as well as running an antivirus app (360 security) and a stubborn trojan killer.


 
Posted : 18/11/2015 10:01 am
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They may have been included as free samples with the phone.


 
Posted : 18/11/2015 10:03 am
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There was little in the way of installed bloatware, and no games which came with the device. This has happened on several occasions, which is why I pay close attention to the files.


 
Posted : 18/11/2015 10:06 am
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My android phone automatically saves a 'device copy' of any images received over facebook messenger, Whatsapp and all those sort of things. I regularly have to clear it out due to some of my mates suspect humour....

It could be an app doing it as well - it just depends on what access you have granted when you download it.


 
Posted : 18/11/2015 10:19 am
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Update: Since I disabled the sneakily hidden auto-update settings in WhatsApp I've not had any more images downloaded.

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/google-android/how-stop-whatsapp-saving-photos-on-android-3471900/


 
Posted : 01/12/2015 10:38 am

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