Android users targeted in Angry Birds malware scam

Company fined A 50,000 after nearly 1,400 people in UK were hit by fake apps that sent premium-rate text messages Nearly 1,400 UK Android smartphone users have been hit by premium-rate phone scams that cost them up to A 15 when they opened fake versions of game apps including Angry Birds, Assassin's Creed and Cut the Rope.

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