Feedly:TrendLabs Security Intelligence Blog. Pornographic-themed Malware Hits Android Users in China, Taiwan, Japan

from TrendLabs Security Intelligence Blog

Sex sells, and nowhere is that more true than the Chinese mobile landscape. Porn-themed malware has been hitting Android users in China, Japan, and Taiwan in recent weeks. These malicious apps are distributed via SEO-optimized fake websites, with keywords targeting hot scandals and affairs used. These sites pretend to be porn video websites, and all lead to various malicious apps being downloaded.