Malicious adware detected in 21 gaming apps on Google Play Store

New Delhi: Digital security provider Avast has said that its security researchers discovered 21 adware gaming apps on Google’s Play Store and reported those to the tech giant for necessary action.

Currently, 19 of the apps are still available on the Play Store, but Google was investigating the report.

Similarly to adware apps reported by Avast in June and in September, the adware is part of the HiddenAds family, displaying intrusive ads and luring users into downloading the adware by posing as gaming apps.