Security News > 2019 > October > 18 iOS apps with stealthy ad clicking code removed from App Store

Wandera researchers have discovered 17 apps in Apple’s App Store that contained a clicker module, designed to perform covert ad fraud-related tasks such as opening web pages and clicking on links and ads. Researchers’ findings The offending apps were free and fell into several application categories, including productivity, platform utilities, fitness, media and travel: RTO Vehicle Information EMI Calculator & Loan Planner File Manager – Documents Smart GPS Speedometer CrickOne – Live Cricket Scores Daily … More → The post 18 iOS apps with stealthy ad clicking code removed from App Store appeared first on Help Net Security.

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