Android apps were designed to bombard users with ads.
Google has removed a number of malicious Android apps from the Play Store after multiple reports the programs were overloading user devices. Android
At least 38 Android apps were identified as threats, bombarding users with out-of-context ads and intrusive browser redirects.
The apps were reportedly developed by the same criminal group, which was able to get the services onto the official Play Store by disabling malicious adware functions inside the source code to get around Google’s security protections. This WhatsApp feature might see your phone number end up in Google search resultsThis WhatsApp feature might see your phone number end up in Google search resultsHere’s our list of the best secure messaging apps on the marketbest secure messaging appsMore than one billion Android devices at risk of hacking — here’s how to stay safeMore than one billion Android devices at risk of hacking — here’s how to stay safe
The apps were identified by security firm White Ops, which reported its findings to Google in order to get them removed.
