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Click injection

Device farm – what is it?

Device farms are a form of mobile ad fraud in which fraudsters manually simulate user interactions, such as clicks, app installs, and other engagement activities, to fabricate the appearance of ...

Device farms are a form of mobile ad fraud in which fraudsters manually simulate user interactions, such as clicks, app installs, and other engagement activities, to fabricate the appearance of Read article

Bot/bots – what is it?

In its broadest definition, a bot is an autonomous program designed to perform specific tasks online. Initially created for simple functions, bots have evolved to handle more complex tasks, which ...

In its broadest definition, a bot is an autonomous program designed to perform specific tasks online. Initially created for simple functions, bots have evolved to handle more complex tasks, which Read article

Mobile malware – complex description of cyber criminals techniques

Mobile malware is harmful software designed to infiltrate mobile phones and tablets through ads or apps. Its purposes include stealing sensitive data, misusing device functions, holding the device for ransom, ...

Mobile malware is harmful software designed to infiltrate mobile phones and tablets through ads or apps. Its purposes include stealing sensitive data, misusing device functions, holding the device for ransom, Read article

Install hijacking

Install hijacking is a type of trickery on mobile phones where bad software steals credit for an app being installed. It's a general term that covers things like "click injection", ...

Install hijacking is a type of trickery on mobile phones where bad software steals credit for an app being installed. It's a general term that covers things like "click injection", Read article

Click injection – what is it?

The sophisticated form of click spamming is known as click injection. There are some android apps that have built-in "install broadcasts" which are used by fraudsters for their own advantage. With ...

The sophisticated form of click spamming is known as click injection. There are some android apps that have built-in "install broadcasts" which are used by fraudsters for their own advantage. With Read article