“HTTP injector”” apps traded in public Telegram channels are becoming a popular method of gaining free Internet access on mobile devices. Such apps work by modifying HTTP headers on network requests with malicious code that tricks “”captive portals”” into giving the user access to the Internet. The apps were designed to exploit captive portals of Brazilian and Colombian telcos (to a lesser extent) Researchers say they’ve spotted HTTP injector apps shared on Portuguese and Spanish-speaking Telegram channels. Previously
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