Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission's Computer Security Incident Response
Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team has advised against the installation of apps from the offending publisher, the ‘Mobile Apps Group’, whose products were discovered to contain Trojans and adware that are harmful to users and their privacy.
“Mobile apps Group has a history of distributing malware-infected apps through the Google Play store, and the current batch of apps has already been downloaded over a million times” it said. According to the advisory, “The apps will delay the display of ads for up to three days after installation to avoid detection. However, once this period has passed, the user is bombarded with advertisements and is directed to malicious phishing websites in the Chrome browser. While the device is idle, the malicious app can open Chrome tabs in the background.
These unpleasant consequences are avoidable when users refrain from downloading apps developed by Mobile apps Group and ensure to read app reviews before installing any app. Other proffered solutions are for users that may have installed any of the identified malicious apps to immediately uninstall them and to install up-to-date anti-malware solution to detect and remove malware.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NCC Inaugurates C’ttee To Accelerate Broadband Infrastructure DeploymentIn a bid to give verve to expansion of broadband services in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an industry-wide
Read more »
North Korea denies arms dealings with RussiaNorth Korea has denied having arms dealings with Russia, following accusations by the United States.
Read more »
FG to facilitate broadband deployment with N800b NCB project | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World NewsAs part of measures to improve the state of broadband in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an industry-wide committee to facilitate the deployment of broadband infrastructure under ...
Read more »
Ganduje resolves Kano APC crisis, reconciles aggrieved partiesThe Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has brokered peace in the ruling All Progressives Congress, following a crisis that recently rocked the party in the state.
Read more »
BREAKING: Barcelona face Manchester United in Europa League knockout roundBarcelona and Manchester United will face each other in the Europa League knockout round play-offs following Monday’s draw.
Read more »