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You’ve just downloaded a new mobile game, cryptocurrency wallet, or fitness app, but something isn’t right. Your phone’s screen is swamped by annoying ads, the app is not doing what you would expect it do, and, God forbid, you found an unauthorized transaction on your bank account.
Chances are good that the app you downloaded has been after your money or sensitive information. Given the wealth of data we access via our smartphones, it’s little wonder that cybercriminals have their sights on these devices, with threats looming large especially in third-party app stores.
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