"These Dodgy Android Apps Have Seen Over 20 Million Downloads"

In recent months, the Google Play Store has housed an increasing amount of malicious activity, according to a new study. A study by Dr.Web discovered a significant rate of spyware, as well as a large number of fake apps and Trojans, intended to subscribe users to premium services. The research covers the increasing number of apps added to the company's antivirus database, highlighting the need for Android users to exercise vigilance when browsing the Google Play Store. The study highlights 'Lucky Step-Walking Tracker' as one of the most notable malicious apps, with more than 10 million downloads and an average rating of 4.2 stars across 643,000 reviews. This article continues to discuss Dr. Web's findings regarding new threats discovered on Google Play. 

TechRadar reports "These Dodgy Android Apps Have Seen Over 20 Million Downloads"