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Battlegrounds Mobile India ban could be in tow as Lok Sabha MP raises security issues

  Battlegrounds Mobile India is currently the most anticipated game right now and each day we see a number of details that hint at its launch. However, the battle royale has also attracted some negative limelight (courtesy of its connection with the now-banned PUBG Mobile), which could lead to a ban even before the game has been launched.  It is revealed that Lok Sabha MP from Telangana (Nizamabad), Arvind Dharampuri has written to IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad raising concerns regarding Battlegrounds Mobile. Here’s what it is about.  Battlegrounds Mobile India faces a new challenge The letter was sent to Prasad on June 2 and asks him to look into “serious” security concerns put forward by multiple representations.  It brings to light the fact that Battlegrounds India stores users’ data in India and Singapore, it also allows for international data transfers. Plus, its Terms of Service are also looked after by the laws of South Korea, where Kraft...

Beware! Battlegrounds Mobile India Fake Apps found on Google Play Store: How to detect?


Battlegrounds Mobile, the rebranded version of PUBG Mobile India has undoubtedly become the most awaited game right now. Ever since Krafton has announced the arrival of the game in India, it’s safe to say that people are looking forward to the launch date, which is yet to be revealed. It is presently up for pre-registrations on the Google Play Store. 

However, it seems like people are tying to take advantage of people’s excitement due to which there are a number of fake Battlegrounds Mobile apps that have surfaced on the Google app store. Read on to know more about this and how you can detect the impostors. 

Fake Battlegrounds Mobile apps pop up

It is revealed that if you search for Battlegrounds Mobile India on the Google Play Store, multiple apps will appear, which can confuse people. 

However, you should know that these apps are fake. While some claim to be the game guides, others prove to a totally different app that is trying to cash in on the game’s popularity that has grown exponentially these days.

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Most of these fake apps if downloaded, will bombard you with a number of adverts and might end up accessing your personal details as part of a phishing attack.

To avoid going for such apps, you need to note the apps’ developer name. The original Battlegrounds Mobile India app is developed by Krafton Inc. and this is mentioned under the app name. Hence, only click on it. Another way to stay safe from fake apps is by looking at the name and the logo of the app.

The original app has the name “BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA” with a man in the helmet as its logo. You can have a look at the screenshot below for a better idea.

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