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Aftercall ads are driving Android users crazy

July 27, 2026 · Malwarebytes · Severity: MEDIUM

Aftercall is a wave of deceptive Android apps on Google Play that pose as everyday tools while bombarding users with pop-up ads after every phone call. When an unexpected ad pops up every time you hang up a call, it will slowly...

Key Takeaways

  • Aftercall is a wave of deceptive Android apps on Google Play that pose as everyday tools while bombarding users with pop-up ads after every phone call.
  • When an unexpected ad pops up every time you hang up a call, it will slowly drive you crazy, especially if you can’t figure out whats causing it.
  • The ads appear outside the app’s normal context, making it difficult for users to identify and remove the culprit.
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