An uninvited guest has arrived on some Android phones on Verizon and T-Mobile. Some users have reported seeing a new package labeled DT_Ignite that installs unwanted apps in the background without notification or permission.

The Digital Turbine Ignite site describes its service as a way for carriers to increase ad revenue through app installation. It describes how it can help carriers “regain a competitive edge,” and that its tool “maximizes the efficiency of pre- and post-loading applications on smartphones.”

The prime targets appear to be the LG G3 on Verizon and Galaxy Note 4 on both Verizon and T-Mobile. This is surprising to see on T-Mobile, which bills itself as a customer-friendly “uncarrier.”

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