Invisible Adware: Unveiling Ad Fraud Targeting Korean Android Users

Authored by SangRyol Ryu  

We live in a world where advertisements are everywhere, and it’s no surprise that users are becoming tired of them. On the other hand, developers are driven by profit and seek to incorporate more advertisements into their apps. However, there exist certain apps that manage to generate profit without subjecting users to the annoyance of ads. Is this really good?  

Recently, McAfee’s Mobile Research Team discovered a concerning practice among some apps distributed through Google Play. …

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