Google Play Store: A Candy Store for Malware? Unmasking the Sneaky Xamalicious Apps!

Welcome to the Google Play Store, or as McAfee calls it, ‘Malware Haven.’ With a dozen malicious Android apps malware dubbed ‘Xamalicious’ stealing data and running ad fraud, it’s more like a digital Peeping Tom! With over 330,000 downloads, these bad boys are more popular…

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Google Play Store: More like the Malware Haven! The latest scoop from McAfee's cybersecurity researchers is that Google's digital marketplace, the Play Store, is home to over a dozen malicious apps. These bad boys, dubbed "Xamalicious," are apparently out to steal sensitive data and run ad fraud. The apps have been downloaded over 330,000 times, making them more popular than my witty cybersecurity newsletter! Who's checking the app's credentials, Google's clueless intern?

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