Chinese malware taking over millions of Android devices

Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Have an Android phone? A company may be taking over your device and creating phony advertising revenue.

"Hummingbad" is running on almost 10 million mobile Android devices worldwide.
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A Chinese company is reportedly running it and making $300,000 per month taking over Android devices.

READ MORE: FULL REPORT ON HUMMINGBAD AND WHO'S RESPONSIBLE (.PDF)
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The malware is capable of rooting your device to gain control and then installing fraudulent apps.

It can also access private information and business data stored on your smartphone.
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