‘Porn-clicker’ malicious apps mimicking popular downloads

Researchers at an internet security firm say they have found 343 “porn clicker-type” malicious apps on Google Play in seven months.

ESET Ireland says criminals are continuing to upload more apps, many of which mimic popular games, on the Android app store.

“Porn clicker Trojans masquerade as legitimate apps, notably fake versions of popular games with very similar names and icons to legitimate applications,” it warned.