Ad Clicker Hiding as Google Photos App Found in Microsoft Store

guest · Oct 14, 2018

Ad Clicker Hiding as Google Photos App Found in Microsoft Store
October 14, 2018
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...s-google-photos-app-found-in-microsoft-store/

A malicious app called "Album by Google Photos" was found in the Microsoft Store today that pretends to be from Google. This app pretends to be part of Google Photos, but is actually an ad clicker that repeatedly opens hidden advertisements in Windows 10.
The Album by Google Photos Ad Clicker
The Album by Google Photos app is a PWA app (progressive web app) that acts as a front end to Google Photos, but with a bundled ad clicker. While the app is running, this ad clicker will repeatedly connect to remote hosts and display advertisements in the background in order to generate revenue for the developers.

It is not known how an app like this could have passed the review process by Microsoft considering it pretends to be from Google. Furthermore, as the reviews state that this is malware or malicious, you would think it would have triggered an alert to review it further.
H/T: GeekLatest.com
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EASTER · Oct 14, 2018

mood said: ↑

Ad Clicker Hiding as Google Photos App Found in Microsoft Store
October 14, 2018
It is not known how an app like this could have passed the review process by Microsoft considering it pretends to be from Google. Furthermore, as the reviews state that this is malware or malicious, you would think it would have triggered an alert to review it further.
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Exactly the same thoughts as others.

Why didn't it qualify for a Review.

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