Tag: Fleeceware
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Jocker, Other Fleeceware Surges Back Into Google Play
Some mobile apps are being weaponized with Trojans that secretly sign Android users up for paid subscription …
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Joker, Other Fleeceware Surges Back Into Google Play
Some mobile apps are being weaponized with Trojans that secretly sign Android users up for paid subscription …
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Bad Apple: App Store Rife with Fraud, Fleeceware
A new analysis from the Washington Post reveals just how widespread fraud is across the Apple App Store, while also offering glimpse into …
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204 Fleeceware Apps Generated over $400 million in Revenue on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
The cybersecurity researchers at Avast have recently found a total of 204 Fleeceware apps with a billion downloads and nearly $400 million …
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Fleeceware Apps Bank $400M in Revenue
About 204 different “fleeceware” applications with a combined billion+ downloads have raked in more than $400 million in revenue so …
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Fleeceware apps extract hundreds of dollars per year from their users through subscription services
Avast has discovered more than 200 new fleeceware applications on the Apple App Store and the Google PlayStore. The apps have been …
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Malicious Minecraft apps on Play Store scamming millions of users
It’s true, gamers for some reason that has been largely un-understood by us normal people spend hundreds of dollars on buying games and …
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Google declares war on Android fleeceware scamming users through sneaky subscriptions
The Google Play Store has announced new policies that aim to kick out “free trial” Android apps that use underhand techniques to trick …
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Smashing Security #174: Garry Kasparov and Animal Crossing
World-chess-champion-turned-activist Garry Kasparov joins us as we discuss celebrity lookalikes, smartphone fleeceware, the impact …
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Over 3.5 Million iPhone & iPad Users Installed Malicious Fleeceware from Apple’s App Store
More than 30 malicious fleeceware apps found in Apple’s official App Store. These apps are aimed to make financial …
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Fleeceware on your iPhone? Don’t get caught out while penned up at home
Trying to keep your kids entertained? Looking for something to take the “long” out of the forthcoming long …
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Fleeceware apps discovered on the iOS App Store
More than 3.5 million iOS users have installed “fleeceware” apps on their devices, UK security firm Sophos warned in a report published …
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