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Google Play apps steal texts and pepper you with unauthorized purchases

Getty Images reader comments 78 with 38 posters participating Share this story Security researchers have uncovered a batch of Google Play apps that stole users’ text messages and made unauthorized purchases on users’ dime. The malware, which was hidden in eight apps that had more than 700,000 downloads, hijacked SMS message notifications and then made… Read More »