![]() ![]() “Most of the suspicious activity, which is still ongoing, was largely centered in 15 countries. Secure-D also detected and blocked more than 130 million suspicious transaction attempts originating from almost 5 million unique mobile devices in 15 countries around the world.Ī statement released by Upstream revealed that: This software also installs other apps without the owner’s consent and gathers personal information secretly within the phone’s system. Using its security platform Secure-D, Upstream allegedly discovered a hidden software within the VidMate app that generate invisible ads, fake clicks and purchases. The research revealed that VidMate was developed by a subsidiary of UC Web, which is in turn owned by Alibaba, one of the biggest conglomerate holding companies in China. Upstream used available information to uncover VidMate’s hidden activities This means that more than 500 million VidMate users are at risk of stolen information and fraud. “VidMate subjects its users to a range of suspicious behavior that could be costing them money, draining their phone batteris and exposing their personal information,” the firm said in a statement. Upstream revealed that VidMate is suspiciousĪ recent research report from Upstream revealed that VidMate is putting its users at risk for fraud and other malicious activities. ![]()
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