Over 60,000 #Android apps secretly installed #adware for past six months
Fake security software - to include (not limited to) #VPN, game cheats, Netflix, and other utility apps. These in particular not directly found in the Google Play store.
Be wary when installing new apps - whether from the Google Play store or manually via APK.
#cybersecurity #infosec #security #opsec
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-60-000-android-apps-secretly-installed-adware-for-past-six-months/
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2023-06-07 19:24:01
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2023-06-07 19:24:01Event JSON
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