Trojan subscribers represent a time-honored method of relieving Android users of their hard-earned cash. They infiltrate a smartphone under the guise of useful apps and secretly subscribe to paid services. More often than not, the subscription itself is genuine, only the user most likely does not need the service. The creators of such Trojans make money on commission; that is, … [Read more...] about How Trojans take out paid subscriptions
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Fleeceware and hidden paid subscriptions: How to protect yourself
Remember how Pulp Fiction hitman Vincent Vega wanted to try a milkshake simply because it cost a whopping $5? That’s a completely normal reaction — many people automatically associate high price with some extraordinary quality. So, if they can sample an expensive product free, even those who don’t plan to buy are interested. Some smartphone app developers take advantage of this … [Read more...] about Fleeceware and hidden paid subscriptions: How to protect yourself