Fleeceware typically disguises itself as a free or low-cost app, but once downloaded, it prompts users to sign up for a free trial or a low-cost subscription. However, these subscriptions often have hidden terms that result in much higher charges, often on a recurring basis. Additionally, the apps are often difficult to unsubscribe from and may not even offer a clear way to do so...
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The Clicker Trojan is a type of malware that targets devices. It is designed to generate fraudulent ad clicks on a user's device without their knowledge or consent.
Once the Trojan is installed on a device, it can hide itself and run in the background, constantly generating ad clicks. This can lead to significant financial losses for the affected users, as well as for the legitimate advertisers whose ads are being clicked on fraudulently... SonicSpy is a type of mobile malware that infects the Android operating system. It is primarily distributed through third-party app stores and can also be spread through phishing messages and social engineering tactics.
Once installed on the device... Broadpwn is a vulnerability that is affecting Broadcom's series of WiFi chips. These chips are used in a wide range of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and routers. The vulnerability allows an attacker to remotely execute code on affected devices without any user interaction, by crafting a specially-crafted WiFi packet and sending it to the device over the air...
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