"Delete These Android and iPhone Apps Now to Avoid Adware and Security Risks"

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38 Minecraft copycat games on Google Play infected devices with the Android adware 'HiddenAds' to stealthily load ads in the background to generate revenue for its operators. The Minecraft-like games hiding adware were downloaded by roughly 35 million Android users worldwide, mainly from the United States, Canada, South Korea, and Brazil. McAfee's Mobile Research Team discovered the adware set and reported it to Google Play, resulting in the removal of all apps. Android users should check McAfee's report for a complete list of affected apps and manually remove them if they have not been removed already.
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