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Christmas-Themed Shopping, Game and Chat Apps Found Malicious, Lure Users with Deals

December 13, 2019

Researchers found hundreds of malicious Android apps to steal users' information, install adware, and access devices via excessive permissions.

Adware: Adware or "advertising-supported software" refers to any piece of software or application that displays advertisements, usually through pop-up or pop-under windows. While they may be annoying to some users, adware are not inherently malicious and are Read more

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Agent Smith Malware Infecting Android Apps, Devices for Adware
July 16, 2019
New mobile malware Agent Smith targets Android devices to install malicious versions of popular apps. The malware displays fraudulent ads for the attackers' financial gain but can be further used for bigger attacks. Google has removed the malicious apps.
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Android Malware Campaigns SimBad Adware and Operation Sheep Reportedly Installed 250 Million Times
March 14, 2019
Researchers reported two Android malware campaigns that have more than 250 million combined installs: SimBad and Operation Sheep. Learn more about these threats and how to defend against them.
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Android Devices Found Preinstalled With Adware Cosiloon
May 29, 2018
Researchers reported that over a hundred Android devices had been preinstalled with the adware Cosiloon, affecting more than 18,000 gadgets in more than 100 countries.
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GO Keyboard Apps Collect and Send User Data to Remote Servers
September 25, 2017
Popular keyboard apps are caught collecting user data and sending them to remote servers. The apps also download and execute remote code, which goes against the developer's policies outlined by Google.
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Fireball: What It Is, What It Does, and How to Defend Against It
June 09, 2017
The adware known as Fireball has been making waves after reportedly infecting over 250 million computers worldwide, with 20 percent occurring on corporate networks. What is it, how dangerous is it and what can be done to defend against it?
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Fake Adam Levine “Blind Audition” Video Spreads Adware on Facebook
March 10, 2015
Watch what you click: Cybercriminals are using a video of Adam Levine's audition video to trick users into downloading malicious software.
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You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Click: Holiday Movie Threats
December 18, 2014
Planning on catching a flick for the holidays? Make sure cybercriminals don't catch you with your guard down. Here's a list of threats that take advantage of the seasons most popular releases.
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Not All Adware Are Created Equal [Blog]
August 19, 2014
Adware may seem annoying at best when all it does is create pop-up and pop-under ads on your screen. But some adware have hidden capabilities that deliver more harmful malware behind the scenes.
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Not-So-Innocent Adware: Malware in Ad Network Servers [Blog]
July 07, 2014
Trend Micro finds an alarming connection between malware and an adware host: a known adware company's server was found to contain MEVADE/SEFNIT malware.
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Adware

Christmas-Themed Shopping, Game and Chat Apps Found Malicious, Lure Users with Deals

Agent Smith Malware Infecting Android Apps, Devices for Adware

Android Malware Campaigns SimBad Adware and Operation Sheep Reportedly Installed 250 Million Times

Android Devices Found Preinstalled With Adware Cosiloon

GO Keyboard Apps Collect and Send User Data to Remote Servers

Fireball: What It Is, What It Does, and How to Defend Against It

Fake Adam Levine “Blind Audition” Video Spreads Adware on Facebook

You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Click: Holiday Movie Threats

Not All Adware Are Created Equal [Blog]

Not-So-Innocent Adware: Malware in Ad Network Servers [Blog]

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