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Published Oct 6, 2020

Millions of Android devices may have been infected with adware, after three apps from the Google Play store were found to be installing pop-ups. The apps include a popular card game called Durak, which has been downloaded between 5 million and 10 million times. The adware can hide on your device for up to 30 days before it rears its ugly head. If you've already installed these apps, you might still be at risk, but there is something you can do to get rid of the junk.

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