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<p>HummingBad is <a href="/facts/Linux_malware/MW6wYjze">Android malware</a>, discovered by <a href="/facts/Check_Point/mAaxLsBc">Check Point</a> in February 2016. </p><p>In July 2016, researchers from security firm Check Point Software said the malware installs more than 50,000 fraudulent apps each day, displays 20 million malicious advertisements, and generates more than $300,000 per month in revenue. The research pointed out the Yingmob group, previously accused of being responsible for the Yispecter iOS malware, as responsible for the attack. </p><p>Lookout claimed the HummingBad malware was also a part of the <a href="/facts/Shedun/C9xxeveM">Shedun</a> family, however, these claims were refuted. </p><p>The most infected region was Asia which included China, India, Philippines, Indonesia and Turkey as the top countries. </p>