Security News > 2019 > January > Google Play Boots 85 Malicious Adware Apps

2019-01-09 20:59
Once downloaded, the fake apps hide themselves on the victim’s device and continue to show a full-screen ad every 15 minutes.
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https://threatpost.com/google-play-boots-85-malicious-adware-apps/140713/
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