In total, these 21 apps have registered more than eight million downloads, and according to ZDNet six still remain available on the Play Store (this may have changed since the time of writing). It can be hard to spot because the ads hide behind relevant ads and the malware presents itself as a legitimate "fun" app. The trojan is used to generate revenue by collecting user data for marketing and redirecting users to lucrative advertising which generates per-click payments every time an ad is tapped. This month, 21 gaming apps have been discovered on the Google Play Store containing hidden adware.Īs ZDNet reports (Opens in a new window), the 21 infected apps were discovered by cybersecurity company Avast and all contain the HiddenAds malware (Opens in a new window). Last month, Android users needed to manually remove 16 infected apps. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
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