"Massive Android Malware Outbreak: Over 100 Million Downloads Infected"

Over 100 million Google Play Store downloads have been infected by a new Android malware strain named Goldoson, which is part of a third-party software library used by more than 60 legitimate apps. The malware is capable of gathering information about installed apps, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-connected devices, and GPS locations, and can perform ad fraud by clicking advertisements in the background without the user's consent. The rogue component has been removed from 36 of the 63 offending apps following responsible disclosure to Google. The findings highlight the need for app developers to be transparent about the dependencies used in their software and safeguard users' information against such abuse.