09-07-2016 13:59 via thedrum.com

HummingBad malware that generates fake clicks for adverts found on 10 million Android phones

Up to 10 million Android smartphones could have been infected by a malware called HummingBad that spies on the browsing habits of smartphone users and generates fake clicks for adverts according to a new report from security companies Checkpoint and Lookout.
The malware installs itself deep inside a phone’s operating system to avoid detection and gives its creators complete control over the handset, according to the security companies.
It can then installs apps on a user’s devic
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