Or, to trick you into registering for premium services charged to your account. In addition to serving porn ads, it could also display fake malware notifications designed to fool you into installing a security app that's loaded with actual malware.
When you launch one of its host apps - you can see the full list here - the code sends info back to its server, which chooses between three actions to take. Google also clarified that they weren't part of its vetted list under the Designed for Families Program, but it's not that hard to imagine children downloading random games they find on the Play store.īased on a user's review on one of the apps, AdultSwine has been around since November, and a closer look revealed that it can do more than show inappropriate advertisements. Check Point said the rogue applications were targeted towards kids, but a Google spokesperson told Engadget that they were more for the general audience. Security firm Check Point has discovered a new malicious code hiding inside 63 games and apps on Google Play - a malicious code the company dubbed "AdultSwine" that served porn ads, to be exact. If you still haven't made it a habit to inspect Google Play applications before installing them, then maybe this will make you rethink your ways.
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