FlixOnline busted: Claimed to provide free Netflix Subscription
FlixOnline busted: Claimed to provide free Netflix Subscription
By:Abhishek Malhotra, The Mobile Indian, New Delhi
Last updated : April 08, 2021 2:41 pm
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Android Malware can hit phones in an unrecognized and dangerous way that can not only be a threat to your privacy and security, but can also cause you to believe in claims made by an app that are totally fake. This type of malware was recently found in an app called FlixOnline that claimed to provide free Netflix subscription.
The malicious app that was available on Play Store was discovered by Check Point Research. The app is capable of spreading spam via WhatsApp conversations and auto-replying to contacts, further spreading the malware.
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