Meta Pulls Scam Ads After India Uncovers Porn-Bait Banking Malware

Meta has removed dozens of from Facebook and Instagram after Indian authorities flagged a scam that applied sexually explicit content to trick users into downloading malware capable of stealing sensitive banking information.

Key points

• Reuters documented on Monday that the Indian administration identified operating under names including "Night Play" and "Kyss." Meta Planned to Fire Thousands Until AI Agents Failed to Deliver.
• The stock was trading at $572.00 after hours, down another 0.059%, according to Benzinga Pro.
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• Administration data indicates that the country recorded almost $2.4 billion in cyber-fraud losses in 2025.
• In June, Indian authorities additionally temporarily restricted access to Telegram after allegations that leaked National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) question papers were being distributed through the platform.

Reuters documented on Monday that the Indian administration identified operating under names including "Night Play" and "Kyss." Meta Planned to Fire Thousands Until AI Agents Failed to Deliver. Ads Directed Users to Malicious Android Apps.

Notably, the allegedly sent users to phishing websites and promoted malicious Android apps disguised as pornography applications.

One reviewed by Reuters directed users to a website promising hundreds of pornographic videos and 24-hour access.

Users were then prompted to download an Android package named "Movexa.apk."

According to a administration advisory, the malicious apps could secretly access information stored on users' devices, intercept one-time passwords, and capture banking PINs.

Criminals could potentially employ the stolen information to transfer capital without the account holder's knowledge.

Reuters discovered at least 39 still active after the administration issued its advisory on Monday.

Meta removed the shortly after Reuters brought them to the company's attention.

As well as deceptive practices and scams intended to obtain funds from users, meta's advertising policies prohibit adult nudity and sexual activity. Meta did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment. India Faces Growing Cyber-Fraud Difficulty. The incident comes as India deals with increasing financial cybercrime.

Administration data indicates that the country recorded almost $2.4 billion in cyber-fraud losses in 2025. The case additionally follows another recent investigation involving Google.

Indian authorities ordered Google to shut down hundreds of Firebase accounts allegedly being applied to impersonate major banks.

In June, Indian authorities additionally temporarily restricted access to Telegram after allegations that leaked National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) question papers were being distributed through the platform. Instagram is Limiting AI Slop on the Platform With New Restrictions. Meta shares closed Monday at $572.34, down 0.98%.

In practice, the stock was trading at $572.00 after hours, down another 0.059%, according to Benzinga Pro.

Although the company's shares have underperformed over short-, medium-, and long-term periods, benzinga Edge Stock Rankings places Meta in the 78th percentile for expansion. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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