Fake AdBlock Plus app removed from Google's Play store

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by siljaline, Oct 2, 2013.

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  1. siljaline

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    siljaline, Oct 2, 2013
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    They really need to do something about their Play Store and also their Chrome Web Store. It's getting silly. I can't be the only one who thinks so.
     
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    Not the first time bad apps have been found on Google Play nor will it be the last.

     
    siljaline, Oct 2, 2013
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    The could do an Apple-like or Mozilla-like vetting process, but those take time/resources and aren't perfect either.
     
    J_L, Oct 3, 2013
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    siljaline, Oct 3, 2013
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    siljaline, Oct 4, 2013
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