21 apps infected with HiddenAds malware were discovered by Czech antivirus maker Avast. Most of the apps have been removed from the Google Play Store.
A set of 21 android apps infected with malware has been discovered by Czech antivirus maker Avast. The apps are said to have been downloaded around eight million times. The security firm claims that the affected apps have adware, called HiddenAds, that disguises itself in fun or useful applications, but actually exist to serve up intrusive ads outside the app. The malware, first discovered in 2019, can also hide the app icon – making it difficult for users to uninstall them, and hide behind relevant-looking advertisements, making them hard to identify, added the report.
