![]() This article is authored by an employee of Norton by Symantec. It notifies you if there are specific privacy risks, intrusive behavior of apps, excessive battery drainage and data plan usage. ![]() Norton App Advisor is a special feature included with Norton Mobile Security. With Norton Mobile Security, you can also use our app advisor for Android to scan for "bad apps" like ones that contain Xavier before downloading them to your phone. Taking advantage of quality security software such as Norton Mobile Security, which protects users from this particular threat, is an important measure you can take. How to stay protected from this type of threat This type of malware can collect sensitive user information such as email addresses, Device ID, device model, operating system version, country, device manufacturer, SIM card operator, screen resolution, and installed apps, all without the users knowledge. ![]() This particular variant of the malicious ad library is what is known as a Trojan horse. Ad libraries are a legitimate part of an application, however, they are software and can become compromised by cybercriminals in a myriad of different ways. There are other ways applications can earn revenue, such as running advertisements within the app itself. When it comes to free apps, there still may be a price, although it doesn’t always cost the user. What is an information-stealing ad library?
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