Android users are facing a significant threat with around 2.5 million dangerous apps being installed monthly. A report highlights that attackers are tricking users into downloading malicious replicas of benign apps, primarily using third-party app stores and social media. These harmful apps, disguised under familiar names, generate revenue for cyber criminals by displaying intrusive ads without user interaction. The fraudulent activity is similar to earlier threats like 'Vapor,' showcasing the evolving nature of mobile security risks and the importance of vigilance in app downloads.
The cyber criminals behind this latest ad fraud machine plant benign apps on Google's Play Store that contain none of their malicious code.
The malicious app delivers intrusive out-of-context ads under the guise of the benign app ID in the form of full-screen interstitial images.
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