Researchers Expose Malicious Android Apps Tricking Millions with Hidden Ads and Services
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Researchers discovered popular Android apps serving ads and signing up users for services without consent. Apps disguised themselves as games and utilities.
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Malicious apps switch icons or remove them to avoid deletion. They run quietly, serving intrusive ads.
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"Super Skibydi Killer" had 1 million downloads. Other culprits "HiddenAds", “Joker”, and "FakeApp" apps.
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Google removed the apps but users should still manually delete them. Check ratings, reviews, permissions before downloading apps.
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Use antivirus, limit apps, check developer info to stay safe. Be wary of permissions granted to new apps.
