Security researchers have discovered a new set of “fleeceware” apps that appear to have been downloaded and installed by more than 600 million Android users. A new set of 25 Android apps were caught illegally charging users at the end of a trial period, due to them being able to abuse the ability for Android apps to run trial periods before a payment is charged to the user’s account.
Over 600 Million Users Download 25 'Fleeceware' Apps from the Play Store https://t.co/ed3g4asnm3 pic.twitter.com/9zxRS8y50O
— ぱんだ (@omachisatoshi) January 17, 2020
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@Ilia Kolochenko, Founder and CEO, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Google Store should likewise consider to urgently introduce a better app policing mechanism...."
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@Ilia Kolochenko, Founder and CEO, provides expert commentary at @Information Security Buzz.
"Google Store should likewise consider to urgently introduce a better app policing mechanism...."
#infosec #cybersecurity #isdots
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