Fake Google Chrome App Downloads Over 100,000 Times Before Removal
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A fake version of Google Chrome managed to bypass Google Play's security checks, accumulating over 100,000 downloads before being removed. The developer even paid for advertisements to secure the top spot in searches for 'Chrome'.
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