Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details

Android Malware Infecting 60 Apps With Over 100 Million Downloads Discovered on Google Play Store: Details

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A new Android malware has been discovered by a team of security researchers at McAfee. The malware, dubbed ‘Goldoson’, has infected 60 apps that have a total of over 100 million downloads on the Google Play Store. It can collect data on installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and track location….

Google Play Removes 16 Apps Causing Battery Drain, Excessive Data Usage: See List

Google Play Removes 16 Apps Causing Battery Drain, Excessive Data Usage: See List

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Google has reportedly removed 16 apps from the Play Store that were causing faster battery drain and higher network usage on users’ devices. The applications, which were identified by a security firm, allegedly performed ad fraud by opening web pages in the background to click on advertisements while masquerading as a real…