The lucrative ad scam, which drains its batteries

We have seen that various websites or applications can use the resources of the processor in cryptocurrency mining (search for cryptocurrencies). This causes the battery to kneel and consume mobile data.

Το BuzzFeed reports that various networks of advertising companies have found a similar method. This method allows for profitable promotional videos, to hide behind banner ads in Android apps, without users knowing they are there.

In accordance with BuzzFeed, not the fault of the creators of the applications. Even the creators themselves were surprised by complaints that their applications drain users' batteries and "eat" the data. The report suggests that fraudsters have infiltrated various ad networks.

In particular, the BuzzFeed spotted ads by the company OutStream Media, which is a subsidiary of Aniview. H Aniview claims that its platform is self-serving and that it is not responsible for it.

This scam is not only to the detriment of consumers but also of advertising networks. Scammers buy cheap banner and fill them with expensive promotional videos, making a profit in the whole process.

This technique can be applied to other already advertisements besides videos. Finally, various companies dealing with this issue, reported in BuzzFeed that they see such "$ 10 million" ads every month.

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