Security News > 2023 > January > Shady reward apps on Google Play amass 20 million downloads

A new category of activity tracking applications has been having massive success recently on Google Play, Android's official app store, having been downloaded on over 20 million devices.
Dr. Web says all three apps communicate with the same remote server address, indicating a common operator/developer.
The antivirus firm says the apps do not allow withdrawals before users have accumulated a significant amount of rewards.
Another example of a similar app that's still available on Google Play is 'Wonder Time,' a rewards app that has amassed 500,000 downloads.
The app promises to reward real money for completing various tasks like installing additional applications and games.
In the same report, Dr. Web warned that phishing apps disguised as investment apps and games were found on Google Play, measuring over 450,000 downloads.
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