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  Delete This New Batch of Crappy Android Adware Apps From Your Device

  

  lifehacker.com

  While I’m willing to bet that you probably haven’t downloaded any adware from the Google Play Store recently, a new report from ESET indicates that various Android users have downloaded 42 different adware-filled Android apps more than eight million times in total. So, just in case, here’s what’s going on—and a list…Read more...

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  A Tip From a Kid Helped Uncover a Slew of Scam Apps

  

  wired.com

  After a girl reported a suspicious TikTok profile, researchers detected aggressive adware in apps that had...

  After a girl reported a suspicious TikTok profile, researchers detected aggressive adware in apps that had been downloaded 2.4 million times.

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  Remove Ads From Android TV's Home Screen While You Still Can

  

  lifehacker.com

  The latest Android TV Home update adds a new “Cinematic Highlights” section to the Android TV...

  The latest Android TV Home update adds a new “Cinematic Highlights” section to the Android TV home screen. This new tab—which is now one of the first you’ll see in the interface—auto-plays ads for new shows and movies. If that annoys you, you still have an opportunity to fix this (for now).Read more...

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  Avoid 'Joker' Android Apps That Sign You Up for Scam Subscriptions

  

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  Scammy Android apps? You don’t say. A relatively established bit of malware known as “Joker”—insert your...

  Scammy Android apps? You don’t say. A relatively established bit of malware known as “Joker”—insert your favorite Heath Ledger meme here—has permeated yet another handful of Android apps. And the fun thing about this one is that this Joker likes to sign you up for subscriptions you don’t want.Read more...

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