Beware of Fleeceware Android apps on Google Play store

For long, the Google Play store has been plagued with malware-laced apps, which use shady methods to steal personal information and some times siphon off money.

Now, Sophos Security researcher has uncovered a new class of apps dubbed as ‘Fleeceware’. Apparently, several application developers have misused the Google Play Market policy to swindle customers money by charging them unscrupulously on simple services such as QR code reading, GIF maker, photo editing and other stuff.

As per the Play Market policy, premium app creators have to give a minimum of 3-day free trial for the prospective customers to get the feel of the applications and if the latter likes it, they can subscribe to the service or else unsubscribe and then uninstall.