A spyware scare has led Google to remove over 500 apps from its online app store.
The decision comes after researchers from cybersecurity firm Lookout disclosed this week the discovery of more than 500 apps available through Google (GOOG, +1.94%) Play that could spread spyware on mobile phones.
Certain software used in the apps had the ability to covertly siphon people’s personal data on their devices without alerting the app makers, Lookout said. Many app developers were probably unaware of security flaws, the company added.
