Android makes a major share in smartphone operating system which is also a targeted platform for hackers. There are numerous malwares that has been released in the market to exploit users. Recently the revenue made by hackers using Android malware has been released.
Dubbed #Hummer is one of the Android malware that targets devices and installs itself,roots the device and then download unwanted apps by gaining admin privileges.
Once this malware has been installed, the developer will get 50 cents and it may seem to be a small money but they are making 500000 USD on daily basis by having 1 million downloads daily.
The activities of the app will be once installed, it has many rooting exploits which allows themselves to root the device. Then after rooting it will download all the unwanted apps thus consuming bandwidth.
#Hummer comes in the form of fake apps like facebook, Linkedin and also famous games, utilities and many more.
The company released the top 5 countries affected by Hummer along with the user numbers
1. India - 154,248
2. Indonesia - 92,889
3. Turkey - 63,906
4. China - 63,285
5. Mexico - 59,192
Users of Android are recommended not to download any apps through links and even in Play store review the developer before downloading applications.
P.S: The post is to create awareness and not to create any negative impact.
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