March 1, 2024, 5:11 a.m. | Luis A. SaavedraUniversity of Cambridge, Hridoy S. DuttaUniversity of Cambridge, Alastair R. BeresfordUniversity of Cambridge, Alice HutchingsUniversi

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Abstract: We present the results of the first large-scale study into Android markets that offer modified or modded apps: apps whose features and functionality have been altered by a third-party. We analyse over 146k (thousand) apps obtained from 13 of the most popular modded app markets. Around 90% of apps we collect are altered in some way when compared to the official counterparts on Google Play. Modifications include games cheats, such as infinite coins or lives; …

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