Hackers bypass Google protection systems for Play Android using fake Minecraft mods

The apps with fake modpacks are made to lure kids, looking to modify their Minecraft experience. Those fake modpacks don't distribute the malware, but instead, they spam full-screen ads at users. In some instances, ads were opening the browsers too. The apps were cleverly disguised as real mods, by using boosting the app ratings using bots leaving top-star reviews. Read more...