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‘Fleeceware’ apps costing Australian smartphone users millions in hidden fees – NEWS.com.au
‘Fleeceware’ apps costing Australian smartphone users millions in hidden fees
Australian smartphone users have been the biggest victims of any country for a new breed of malicious software costing the nation millions of dollars through hidden fees within apps.According to global online security company Avast, Australia’s 10 million downloads of fleeceware apps were the highest of any country in the Apple App Store and Google PlayStore – costing the country $9.9m.
Fleeceware is designed to severely overcharge users for mobile apps providing simple functions that are free or…
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