ICYMI: Popular antivirus provider publishes names of Android apps that contain trojans to hack your Facebook account and sign you up for paid subscription services.
were the most widespread adware incorporated into Android apps. They show full-screen ads and sometimes block other apps’ windows.Doctor Web found many threats on Google Play during the month of May.
reports that at least five of the affected apps are still available on the store and have been downloaded more than two million times. These include:This image-collection app tried to be covert by renaming itself"SIM Tool Kit," and changing the app icon to a less noticeable one. It also sought permission to be added to the battery-saving feature exceptions list so that it would be able to display ads even if the phone user didn't use the app for a long time.
To protect your smartphone from such malicious apps, you must only download apps from trusted sources and consider downloading an anti-virus solution. Get the most important news, reviews and deals in mobile tech delivered straight to your inbox
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Samsung Pay gets overhaul with new Samsung Wallet app | Digital TrendsFollowing in the footsteps of Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, Samsung has now announced its own SamsungWallet app — and it's available now.
Read more »
What’s open and closed in Philly on Memorial Day 2022: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and moreDaily News | What’s open and closed in Philly on Juneteenth 2022: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more
Read more »
Jury recommends 2 life sentences for man who intentionally ran over man, 1-year-old daughterShawn Allen, 37, of Canton, was found guilty on May 26 of three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of murder, and tampering with evidence.
Read more »
Digital Wealth Pioneer Yield App Unveils Mobile App for iOS and Android – Press release Bitcoin NewsPRESS RELEASE. ESTONIA — 17 JUNE 2022 — Yield App, a global FinTech company and digital wealth platform which has attracted more than 80,000 customers
Read more »
Convenience store employee hospitalized after being shot in West Oak Lane, police sayAn employee of a convenience store in West Oak Lane is recovering after being shot inside the store early Friday morning.
Read more »