HummingWhale is an Android malware family that performs ad fraud. [1]
| Domain | ID | Name | Use | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | T1472 | Generate Fraudulent Advertising Revenue |
HummingWhale generates revenue by displaying fraudulent ads and automatically installing apps. When victims try to close the ads, HummingWhale runs in a virtual machine, creating a fake ID that allows the perpetrators to generate revenue.[1] |
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