Chinese malware taking over millions of Android devices

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Tuesday, July 5, 2016
Android malware
Chinese company may be taking over your Android device.

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.

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)

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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