Fake Faceapp with an adware module is currently infecting devices: Report
5 years, 8 months ago

Fake Faceapp with an adware module is currently infecting devices: Report

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The viral face changing app called FaceApp has been generating a lot of hype these past few days and people are questioning the app developer’s privacy policy. Now a new app is doing the rounds on the internet which tricks the users into believing that it is a certified version of FaceApp but it is really a malware infecting people’s devices. As per a report by F orbes, cybersecurity company Kaspersky Labs has found out about an adware module called “MobiDash” is being used to mask the malware under the guise of a famous app to infect devices. Although there’s no evidence yet to FaceApp mishandling or misusing user data, it’s still a healthy practice to take precautions before signing up to viral apps that ask for sensitive information.

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Hoax facial recognition app Facezam identifies strangers
8 years ago

Hoax facial recognition app Facezam identifies strangers

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