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400 harmless-looking apps were hiding deepfake tools. Here’s how to check your kids’ phones tonight.
Nov. 9, 2026
A Wired investigation found more than 400 linked apps disguised as workout coaches, tutors and pet-photo editors that secretly unlocked sexual and violent deepfake tools after passing Apple and Google review. Here’s how to lock down your family’s phones.
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