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How to protect from information-stealing ad library

10 Monday Jul 2017

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info-stealing ad libraryWhat is an Info-stealing ad library?

In google play store more than 800 apps that contain malicious ad library. This information-stealing ad library dubbed Xavier can collect sensitive user information such as Device ID, E-mail ID, SIM card operator, Installed apps and OS version, all without the users knowledge.

The malicious ad library is a type of Trojan horse.

Presently, Google has removed all the malicious apps and it is continuously monitoring all apps.

How to stay protected from information-stealing ad library risk

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Which Android Antivirus Apps Perform Best

18 Tuesday Oct 2016

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Most security stories are characteristically terrible news — either there’s some better approach to bargain your framework, or some old way that is now trading off it. It’s invigorating, then, to discover that in the realm of Android security, you’re likely in great hands, regardless of which antivirus program you have introduced.

Another study from AV-TEST affirms that right around 30 driving Android security programs make a splendidly decent showing with regards to of protecting telephones and tablets.

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