FakeAdBlocker

First seen
2018-07-01 00:00:00
Malware type
trojan
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:06:08

Targeted industries: retail-and-hospitality technology-and-telecommunications

Context

FakeAdBlocker is a malicious software masquerading as a legitimate ad-blocking tool. It is designed to redirect users to malicious sites and display unwanted advertisements while potentially installing other types of malware on the affected systems.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Fakeadblocker (report)
  • ESET — Url Shortener Services Android Malware Banking Sms Trojans (report)

External references