Army asked not to use 42 Chinese apps

A host of apps from Chinese markets have been banned for Indian army. The government has also issued an advisory asking the Indian army and paramilitary against the usage of Chinese applications citing security concerns.


The list of banned apps includes TrueCaller, Shareit and UC Browers. The agencies think they are dangerous as there is a risk of a potential cyberattack against the country. These apps have been categorised as malware and spyware.

According to advisory, “As per reliable inputs, a number of Android/IOS apps developed by Chinese developers or having Chinese links are reportedly either spyware or other malicious ware. Use of these apps by our force personnel can be detrimental to data security having implications on the force and national security.”

Other apps are: Weibo, WeChat, SHAREit, Truecaller, UC News, UC Browser, BeautyPlus, NewsDog, VivaVideo- QU Video Inc, Parallel Space, APUS Browser, Perfect Corp, Virus Cleaner (Hi Security Lab), CM Browser, Mi Community, DU recorder, Vault-Hide, YouCam Makeup, Mi Store, CacheClear DU apps studio, DU Battery Saver, DU Cleaner, DU Privacy, 360 Security, DU Browser, Clean Master – Cheetah Mobile, Baidu Translate, Baidu Map, Wonder Camera, ES File Explorer, Photo Wonder, QQ International, QQ Music, QQ Mail, QQ Player, QQ NewsFeed, WeSync, QQ Security Centre, SelfieCity, Mail Master, Mi Video call-Xiaomi, and QQ Launcher.

Source: http://cablequest.org/index.php/news/national-news/item/11584-army-asked-not-to-use-42-chinese-apps