Mobile users downloaded over 200 billion apps in 2019 and the overall expense in app stores worldwide has been estimated in more than $120 billion.
Threat actors don’t want to miss this amazing business opportunity and are using rogue apps that mimic well-known brands and are used for malicious purposes, including phishing and malware campaigns.
In some cases, rogue apps also appeared in official stores, bypassing security checks implemented by the Google Play and the Apple App stores.
