Researchers Expose Malicious Android Apps Tricking Millions with Hidden Ads and Services

Researchers discovered popular Android apps serving ads and signing up users for services without consent. Apps disguised themselves as games and utilities.

Malicious apps switch icons or remove them to avoid deletion. They run quietly, serving intrusive ads.

"Super Skibydi Killer" had 1 million downloads. Other culprits "HiddenAds", “Joker”, and "FakeApp" apps.

Google removed the apps but users should still manually delete them. Check ratings, reviews, permissions before downloading apps.

Use antivirus, limit apps, check developer info to stay safe. Be wary of permissions granted to new apps.