Porn-Clicker Android Malware Hits Google Play Hard

An anonymous reader writes: In a little over seven months, cybercriminals using click-jacking mobile malware to earn affiliate income have managed to push over 340 instances of the malware into Google Play. The "Porn Clicker," as ESET researchers have dubbed the threat, does not steal user information or download additional malware – it simply clicks on ads generated by the attackers' servers and shown on pornographic websites. The user is none the wiser, as the malicious app does so covertly.

Comments

I swear it was a virus honey.

[gurps_npc]

Me? I would never click on those ads. Must be a virus.

Re:I swear it was a virus honey.

[sudon't]

My first thought was, "Hey, maybe here's a way to support web sites without looking at ads!" Whip up a plug-in that blocks ads on the page, but sends some clicks up the pipe at the same time. Voila! Everyone is happy, and the current internet model is saved!

Not going to read the article

[belthize]

Because I don't want to destroy my image of a virus whose sole desire is to watch tons of porn while you browse more mundane sites. If that ever comes to pass my view of the universe will be mostly confirmed.

PornClicker Android Malware POUNDS GooglePlay Hard

[williamyf]

There, Fixed That For You. :-P ;-)