Google has removed 85 Android apps that were found infected with adware that served ads which took over users' screens. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro revealed the 85 apps were collectively downloaded over 80 lakh times. "Apart from displaying advertisements that are difficult to close, it employs unique techniques to evade detection through user behaviour and time-based triggers," the firm said.

Super Selfie, Cos Camera, Pop Camera, and One Stroke Line Puzzle were the most popular among the 85 apps that were discovered by Trend Micro as being adware-infected.

According to the company, the majority of the apps that were discovered were found to be disguised as photography as well as gaming apps and were downloaded over eight million times.

Google has removed 85 Android apps that were found infected with adware that served ads which took over users' screens. Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro revealed the 85 apps were collectively downloaded over 80 lakh times. "Apart from displaying advertisements that are difficult to close, it employs unique techniques to evade detection through user behaviour and time-based triggers," the firm said.

Super Selfie, Cos Camera, Pop Camera, and One Stroke Line Puzzle were the most popular among the 85 apps that were discovered by Trend Micro as being adware-infected.

According to the company, the majority of the apps that were discovered were found to be disguised as photography as well as gaming apps and were downloaded over eight million times.