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Google Play Hosted Fake Chrome App With 100,000+ Downloads
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Google Play Hosted Fake Chrome App With 100,000+ Downloads

A counterfeit Google Chrome app published by Hizbartech appeared on Google Play with 100,000+ downloads and secured sponsored placement above the legitimate browser. First reported on October 14, 2026, the listing copied Chrome’s recognizable icon and description, exploiting both brand familiarity and paid visibility to attract users. Subsequent reporting indicates Google removed the application, although […] The post Google Play Hosted Fake Chrome App With 100,000+ Downloads appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.

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