Scammers abuse app store subscriptions to rake in millions – iTnews

A new type of scam is successfully exploiting weaknesses in Google Play and Apple App Store to trick users into expensive subscription charges for generic apps with no unique functionality, security researchers have found.
Security vendor Avast compiled lists of 204 so-called ‘fleeceware’ applications for Google Android and Apple iOS mobile operating systems, and said the scam, which is targeting younger users, is increasing in popularity.
Apps such as image editors and camera filters are offered…

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