Fake BBM app fools 100,000 Android users by targeting rumored release date

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by SweX, Jun 26, 2013.

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  1. SweX

    SweX Registered Member

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    http://www.welivesecurity.com/2013/...roid-users-by-targeting-rumored-release-date/
     
    SweX, Jun 26, 2013
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  2. elapsed

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    Wonder what the usual "stick to the play store and you're fine" preachers have to say about it.
     
    elapsed, Jun 26, 2013
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    :thumb: Indeed :)
     
    ZeroDay, Jun 26, 2013
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    Hahahaha well at the end its not different than many apps in the Play Store . . . Adware! :rolleyes:
     
    Noob, Jun 26, 2013
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  5. roger_m

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    It's not malware, it installs adware - if users let it:
     
    roger_m, Jun 26, 2013
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