In combination, those five developers are responsible for 24 apps which have accumulated more than 382 million installs from the Play Store. In its report, published today (February 3), VPNpro maps out the Shenzhen HAWK network—the five linked developers and those 24 apps. Those five developers are behind the 24 apps disclosed by VPNpro. Of the 24 apps listed in the report, six request access to a user’s camera and two to the phone itself, meaning they can place calls. Those servers are in China, and at least one of those apps—Weather Forecast—was reportedly sending user data there.

Source: Forbes February 03, 2020 16:52 UTC