Flappy Bird clones flood app stores, present malware risk

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Chris Morris

The app world loves a good bandwagon. Once a game hits it big, it’s just a matter of time before imitators arrive. And when the developer of the original game stops selling his product, the feeding frenzy really goes into overdrive.

That’s exactly what’s happened with Flappy Bird, the game that took the app world by storm overnight only to leave just as quickly. A flood of dodgy Flappy Bird-like apps has taken its place, however, exposing users to some potential security issues.

Malware: CNBC Explains

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Chris Morris

It’s hard to stay out of trouble on the Internet. Even if you avoid sites with questionable content, there are plenty of pitfalls and traps that subtly install programs which then wreak havoc on your computer.

It’s known as malware — a generic term for the various ways your PC can be infected, compromised, and crippled.

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Flappy Bird clones flood app stores, present malware risk

Malware: CNBC Explains