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The ABC of Cybersecurity – Android Threats: A is for Adware

Adware is common in most of todays free software, allowing for personalized ads based on user tracking. Adware frameworks, also known as adware SDKs, are usually pieces of code that developers copy-paste within their apps with the promise that theyll be rewarded with some revenue based on how many users click on in-app adverts. While most adverts can nag, cybercriminals can sometimes use ads to trick users into visiting malware-serving or fraudulent websites.”]

Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/the-abc-of-cybersecurity-android-threats-a-is-for-adware/

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