So if you’re still wondering if you need antivirus software for your iPad, Amazon Fire HD, Samsung Galaxy tab, or any other tablet, the short answer is a resounding YES! And if you regularly install apps from unofficial third-party mobile application stores, the risks are even higher. There are countless more examples of harmful apps disguised as functional apps, from fashion apps to subscription scam apps. A clicker is a type of trojan that performs ad fraud by mimicking the user and “clicking” on ads to earn revenue on a pay-per-click basis.Īs of this writing, BearCloud has been downloaded more than 78 million times while Haken has over 50,000 downloads. Researchers have also found a new family of clicker malware: “BearCloud” and “Haken”. ![]() In truth, these nasty apps were out to steal your personal information, login details, and even your fingerprint! These malware-riddled apps managed to get past Google’s App Defence Alliance by posing as legitimate applications in games, utility apps, phone layout themes, photo editing, and more. ![]() In the last year alone, a total of 172 harmful apps were found lurking on the Play Store despite Google’s effort to kick dodgy apps off its platform.īy the time these malicious apps were discovered, they had already racked up a staggering 335 million downloads! ![]() If you think tablets are safe from viruses and malware, think again.
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