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Global spy tool threatens billions of users
Global spy tool threatens billions of users

Previously there was only the fear of the “transparent Internet user” - now it is a reality: According to ICCL, the spy tool Patternz evaluates millions of RTB data and thus threatens the security of individuals, many companies and even governments. According to ICCL, what looks like an advertising analysis tool is being used for dangerous purposes. It doesn't just sound scary - it's what the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has discovered. The so-called Real-Time Bidding (RTB) system is intended to guide online advertising worldwide, as it sends ads to...

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Contaminated advertising threatens Android and iOS devices
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Nasty advertising threatens Android and iOS devices: malware is distributed via URL shorteners and the calendar function is abused. As a result, premium SMS are often sent and subscriptions are taken out. An analysis by ESET researchers. According to ESET researchers, aggressive advertising that distributes dangerous malware is currently up to mischief. In addition, the malware creates alleged events in iOS and Android calendars. These advertisements often cost victims money as premium SMS messages are sent and subscriptions are taken out. Android just like iOS devices affected With Android there is a risk of banking and SMS Trojans or malicious applications getting onto the devices. Android / FakeAdBlocker, so the ...

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