Google Play Store has been infiltrated by a malware called HiddenAds, which endangers Nigerians and other users of the digital distribution service, and threatens their private data.

A malware is a software secretly inputed on a website to disrupt a computer system or phone to damage and gain unauthorized access to unsuspecting individuals or a company’s data.

According to Prime Business Africa, Google Play Store users are now at risk of losing their private information when using the app store, as the malware is hidden in Android apps.


The malware apps have recorded over one million downloads, and have been able to trick people by using Facebook Ads to push the apps as authentic, which prompt users of the social media platform to click the link that takes them to Google Play Store.

13 Dangerous Apps On Google Play Store Nigerians Must Avoid

Researchers at McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered the HiddenAds malware, which are namely; Junk Cleaner, EasyCleaner, Power Doctor, Super Clean, Full Clean, Fingertip Cleaner, Quick Cleaner and Keep Clean.

Others are Windy Clean, Carpet Clean, Cool Clean, Strong Clean, as well as Meteor Clean.

When downloaded, these apps begin to display adverts on the phone screens, and trick users into downloading another malware infected app, by claiming the phone is at risk, and needs the referred app to function properly.

NCC Warns Nigerians
Although Google has removed some of these malware HiddenAds, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) also released a statement warning Nigerians of the dangers in using Google Play Store.

In an advisory, NCC’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT), said without opening the malware app after downloading, it can still function, with the malware accessing other apps.

“Upon installation, it can run malicious services without the user opening the app. It also spams the user with irrelevant advertisements. The apps have received downloads ranging from 100,000 to over a million.” NCC said.

SOURCE:https://brandspurng.com/2022/08/10/be-warned-checkout-13-dangerous-apps-on-google-play-store-hiddenads/

Bless you

if your phone is running on android 12 just go to your phone settings and click on more connection settings, click on private dns and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

Nigerians are very talented

A whole Google was hacked in Nigeria

Not New
Bloggers, App Developers.. need Ads to generate revenue.

You wey go download for playstore no see
"In-app Purchases"
"Contains Ads" .. before you go download

Many are dependent on your
App Download,
Site Visit,
Video Thorough Play,
Cost Per Click,
Cost Per Impression.. never minding the Ad Generating n Publishing Company (Admob, Adsense, MyClick..) they're partnering with cos to dem, all na business

Why not NCC
#1 Compensate cheated data n airtime subscribers?
#2 Provide a better way to track lost/stolen SIM n Phones without prior payment through your nose?
#3 Publicize the platform for reporting irregularities by ISPs?

lexdany:
..and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

any Terms and Conditions attached?

lekkicctv:
any Terms and Conditions attached?

None. I have it activated at all times

lexdany:
if your phone is running on android 12 just go to your phone settings and click on more connection settings, click on private dns and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

It automatically disconnect Internet service

tecnolad:


None. I have it activated at all times

read through their site with so many issues related to iOT.

Smart TVs use a built-in technology, known as ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) to extract information about your viewing habits from your flatscreen. The technology enables your TV to collect data about the content playing on the screen, the name of the provider, cable, broadcast, programs and commercials. Your TV vendor knows how much time you spend watching what show at a given date, what channels you tune in, whether you view the content live or at a later time.

In addition to your viewing history, smart TVs can collect device identifiers, including the IP address. And the list is far from complete: for instance, Roku says that it may "receive information about the browser and devices you use to access the Internet", including but not limited to its services, as well as Wi-Fi network name and connection data, "and information about other devices connected to the same network"..


Serious matter for popular brands like Samsung, Panasonic.. Roku

But truly, iOT is here. Na who get ear mk him listen

lekkicctv:
read through their site with so many issues related to iOT.

Smart TVs use a built-in technology, known as ACR (Automatic Content Recognition) to extract information about your viewing habits from your flatscreen. The technology enables your TV to collect data about the content playing on the screen, the name of the provider, cable, broadcast, programs and commercials. Your TV vendor knows how much time you spend watching what show at a given date, what channels you tune in, whether you view the content live or at a later time.

In addition to your viewing history, smart TVs can collect device identifiers, including the IP address. And the list is far from complete: for instance, Roku says that it may "receive information about the browser and devices you use to access the Internet", including but not limited to its services, as well as Wi-Fi network name and connection data, "and information about other devices connected to the same network"..


Serious matter for popular brands like Samsung, Panasonic.. Roku

As much as I hate that my Hisense smart TV doesn't come with Android OS, this is actually good for me. I don't get shown unnecessary ads.

Didn't type in any personal details too

WilsonBright935:


It automatically disconnect Internet service

Which ISP + Phone Brand are you using?

tecnolad:


my Hisense smart TV doesn't come with Android OS

So hws it Smart??

Mods @ lalasnake.
If na snake now,e for don reach front page

BrandSpurNG:

Google Play Store has been infiltrated by a malware called HiddenAds, which endangers Nigerians and other users of the digital distribution service, and threatens their private data.

A malware is a software secretly inputed on a website to disrupt a computer system or phone to damage and gain unauthorized access to unsuspecting individuals or a company’s data.

According to Prime Business Africa, Google Play Store users are now at risk of losing their private information when using the app store, as the malware is hidden in Android apps.


The malware apps have recorded over one million downloads, and have been able to trick people by using Facebook Ads to push the apps as authentic, which prompt users of the social media platform to click the link that takes them to Google Play Store.

13 Dangerous Apps On Google Play Store Nigerians Must Avoid

Researchers at McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered the HiddenAds malware, which are namely; Junk Cleaner, EasyCleaner, Power Doctor, Super Clean, Full Clean, Fingertip Cleaner, Quick Cleaner and Keep Clean.

Others are Windy Clean, Carpet Clean, Cool Clean, Strong Clean, as well as Meteor Clean.

When downloaded, these apps begin to display adverts on the phone screens, and trick users into downloading another malware infected app, by claiming the phone is at risk, and needs the referred app to function properly.

NCC Warns Nigerians
Although Google has removed some of these malware HiddenAds, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) also released a statement warning Nigerians of the dangers in using Google Play Store.

In an advisory, NCC’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT), said without opening the malware app after downloading, it can still function, with the malware accessing other apps.

“Upon installation, it can run malicious services without the user opening the app. It also spams the user with irrelevant advertisements. The apps have received downloads ranging from 100,000 to over a million.” NCC said.

SOURCE:https://brandspurng.com/2022/08/10/be-warned-checkout-13-dangerous-apps-on-google-play-store-hiddenads/

Me don already know all these things since nau..

lekkicctv:
So hws it Smart??

Some smart TVs come with Vidaa OS

....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctN1hL5YQOw

lekkicctv:
Which ISP + Phone Brand are you using?

Airtel +Redmi (though the phone runs on android 11)

lexdany:
if your phone is running on android 12 just go to your phone settings and click on more connection settings, click on private dns and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

Wtf It worked.

lexdany:
if your phone is running on android 12 just go to your phone settings and click on more connection settings, click on private dns and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

Many thanks.

lexdany:
if your phone is running on android 12 just go to your phone settings and click on more connection settings, click on private dns and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

Any help for 11'users?

This ads are annoying.

I don download am

Technically, all the CLEANS are malwares.

Lastpharoah33:


Any help for 11'users?

This ads are annoying.

Well i think it's mostly Android 12 that comes with that feature, but still go to your phone settings then search private dns and see if it'll pop up in your settings.

lexdany:
if your phone is running on android 12 just go to your phone settings and click on more connection settings, click on private dns and type in dns .adguard .com and that'll block all ads on your device.

Works on my android 10. pop up ads do come up but has no access to network.

But this is bad for developers whose revenue comes from those ads.


on the other hand, it serves them right.

Tigers are stronger than lions but everyone see the lion as the stronger

vb0mb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctN1hL5YQOw

The car must have been loaded with explosive. The impact has taken that man out

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Lastpharoah33:


Any help for 11'users?

This ads are annoying.

Buy new phone.