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Several fake cloud-mining apps have been identified in Google Play Store that mostly focus on delivering expensive subscription services, according to Trend Micro.
The applications address users new to cryptomining and were designed to get people to invest in cloud mining operations. The apps did not perform actual mining activities, but rather simulated mining activities by using a local module, as it was clearly specified in an app’s Terms of Use. Needless to say that some contained malware like FakeMinerAd and FakeMinerPay.
The following apps are currently banned from Google Play Store: Ethereum (ETH) – Pool Mining Cloud Bitcoin 2021 MineBit Pro – BTC Miner & Crypto Cloud Mining C…
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