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Vulnerable and aggressive adware threatening millions
Help Net Security We have analyzed all Android apps with over one million downloads on Google Play, and we found that over 1.8% of these apps used Vulna. These affected apps have been downloaded more than 200 million times in total. Though it is widely known that ad … |
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Lookout: 1M US Android owners have downloaded adware in past year
Fiercemobilecontent Lookout is updating its Android security app to flag ad networks the firm classifies as adware. The expanded app is available for download from Google Play. Thirty-nine percent of U.S. adult smartphone owners fail to take even minimal security measures … |
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Third Party Android App Store Doling Out Adware
Threatpost (blog) Even though most phones are programmed to forbid the installation of third party apps, alternative app stores like GetWapi continue to be a thorn in the side of Android security. Last month Google introduced the Private Channel for Google Play in an … |
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Android adware threatening user privacy, study says
TechHive Related Stories. 5 Free Android Security Apps: Keep Your Smartphone Safe · Mobile Device Management: Getting Started. Subscribe to the Best of TechHive Newsletter -. See All Newsletters ». TechHive. TechHive helps you find your tech sweet spot. Report: 'Aggressive Adware' More Prevalent Among Android Malware Attackers besiege Google Android OS Trend Micro warns Android users about sharp rise in malware |