Adware Apps on Google Play Store Amass Over Two Million Installs

A series of Android apps on Google Play Store have been identified as adware.
The apps display intrusive ads and can open a browser to show ads or other unwanted content.
These apps have collectively amassed over two million installations.
Users are advised to uninstall these apps immediately.

A series of Android applications available on Google Play Store have been identified as adware, amassing over two million installations collectively. These apps, which appear harmless on the surface, have been found to contain malicious software that can potentially compromise user data and device security. The apps in question include Wallpaper Level, Contour Level wallpaper, iPlayer & iWallpaper, Video Maker, Color Wallpapers, Pedometer, Powerful Flashlight, Super Bright Flashlight, Super Flashlight, Solitaire Game, Accurate Scanning of QR Code, Classic card game, Junk file cleaning, Synthetic Z, File Manager, and Composite Z. Once installed, these apps can display intrusive ads and can even open a browser to show ads or other unwanted content. Users are advised to uninstall these apps immediately to mitigate any potential risks. Google has been notified about these apps and is expected to take appropriate action.

Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • The exact number of affected users is not confirmed by all sources.

Sources

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Android adware apps on Google Play amass two million installs

Bleeping Computer Ionut Ilascu Tuesday, 01 March 2022 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides a detailed list of the adware apps, along with their package names, which is not found in the other articles.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

16 more infected Android apps you need to delete ASAP

BGR News Andy Meek Tuesday, 01 March 2022 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides a unique perspective by comparing the current situation to previous instances of adware apps being found on Google Play.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

These harmless-looking apps could be wreaking havoc on your digital life

PhoneArena.com Adrian Diaconescu Tuesday, 01 March 2022 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides unique insights into the potential impacts of these adware apps on users' digital lives.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

These Android adware apps with over 2 million downloads put you at risk - delete them now

Tom's Guide Paul Wagenseil Tuesday, 01 March 2022 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides unique advice on how to protect oneself from such adware apps.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Watch out! These harmless-looking apps with 2 million installs are up to no good

PhoneArena.com Adrian Diaconescu Tuesday, 01 March 2022 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • The article provides unique insights into the deceptive practices of these adware apps.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication