Category: adware

Google is cracking down on apps with ‘disruptive’ ads

Post author By Randall
Post date February 20, 2020
Categories In ads, adware, Android, apps, business, disruptive ads, gear, Google, google play, google play store, machine learning, malware, Mobile, Security, Tech

[ad_1] Google defines disruptive ads as ones that either interfere with device usability or display when the user isn’t actively using the app. For example, an app could serve a full-screen ad when a user unlocks their phone to make a call. These popups affect more than just users — advertisers end up paying for […]

Sneaky tactics lead to millions of malware-laden Android app downloads

Post author By Randall
Post date September 26, 2019
Categories In adware, Android, android malware, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, Google, malware, Mobile, play store, play store malware, symantec, Tech

[ad_1] Once a user downloads the app, the executed code hides its icon and displays full-screen ads (which is similar to an issue discovered last month). The ads do not indicate which app is triggering them, and they’re displayed even when the malicious app is closed, so users have no way of knowing which one […]

Google pulls 85 Android apps with particularly obnoxious adware

Post author By Randall
Post date August 16, 2019
Categories In adware, Android, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, Google, google play, google play store, Mobile, Smartphones, Tablets, Tech

[ad_1] Given the prevalence of adware on the Google Play store, it’s important to check the reviews of unfamiliar apps; these apps in particular racked up several one-star scores, with users pointing out the problems they’ve encountered. That said, we’ve even seen cases of adware being pre-installed on Android phones, though that’s generally on phones […]

Facebook sues two app developers for click fraud

Post author By Randall
Post date August 6, 2019
Categories In adware, audience network, business, click fraud, Facebook, Gaming, Internet, jedimobi, lionmobi, malware, Mobile, Security, Tech, tomorrow

[ad_1] According to a statement from Facebook, the developers created Android apps infected with malware that faked user clicks on the social media platform’s ads. The apps in question are pretty basic by design — they include apps to clear up phone storage, save battery life, scan for viruses and a note pad. Some of […]