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17 Android Apps Caught Hiding and Displaying Aggressive Ads
We all rely on Apple and Google to keep malicious software out of its app stores, but the vetting system Google uses for Android apps is in desperate need of review. 17 vetted and popular apps have been hiding their presence on devices and showing aggressive ads to users.
The apps in question are listed below and in total have been downloaded over 550,000 times:
Car Racing 2019
4K Wallpaper (Background 4K Full HD)
Backgrounds 4K HD
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Pro
File Manager Pro - Manager SD Card/Explorer
VMOWO City: Speed Racing 3D
Barcode Scanner
Screen Stream Mirroring
QR Code - Scan & Read a Barcode
Period Tracker - Cycle Ovulation Women's
QR & Barcode Scan Reader
Wallpapers 4K, Backgrounds HD
Transfer Data Smart
Explorer File Manager
Today Weather Radar
Mobnet.io: Big Fish Frenzy
Clock LED Read more...
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