malware
Trapdoor Android Ad Fraud Scheme Hit 659 Million Daily Bid Requests Using 455 Apps
High
Summary
A new Android ad fraud scheme, dubbed Trapdoor, has been identified by HUMAN Threat Intelligence, utilizing 455 malicious apps and 183 C2 domains to generate 659 million daily bid requests. The operation leverages malvertising and hidden WebViews to trick users into downloading fraudulent apps, primarily targeting Android users in the U.S. Google has taken action to remove the affected apps from the Play Store.
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