Malicious Apps Being Hosted on Porn Sites
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 05/13/2017 08:50 AM
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Legitimate porn sites are pushing unwanted apps, according to Trend Micro.
Trend Micro has published a report that indicates the malware is being spread on IOS and Android platforms through the use of promotions on porn sites, forums and advertisements.
The malware has so far shown up in China, Japan, and Taiwan, but has also popped up in Germany. It is being spread very aggressively but the danger it poses is actually rather mild. What it does is gather personal information and intercept SMS on Android devices.
Trend Micros investigation indicates that the campaign is coming from China and it has identified two distributors who are funding the malware.
“The distributors are also impersonating reputable companies to gain enterprise certificates for this PUA scam. It's a convoluted operation for porn apps that don't even play the videos they promise users—the distributors profit by pushing users to download more apps and buy VIP access that leads nowhere,” Trend Micro wrote.
Source: SCMagazine
Trend Micro has published a report that indicates the malware is being spread on IOS and Android platforms through the use of promotions on porn sites, forums and advertisements. The malware has so far shown up in China, Japan, and Taiwan, but has also popped up in Germany. It is being spread very aggressively but the danger it poses is actually rather mild. What it does is gather personal information and intercept SMS on Android devices.
Trend Micros investigation indicates that the campaign is coming from China and it has identified two distributors who are funding the malware.
“The distributors are also impersonating reputable companies to gain enterprise certificates for this PUA scam. It's a convoluted operation for porn apps that don't even play the videos they promise users—the distributors profit by pushing users to download more apps and buy VIP access that leads nowhere,” Trend Micro wrote.
Source: SCMagazine
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