Meta Pulls Dozens of Porn Ads Linked to Banking Malware After India Warning

Meta is removing dozens of Facebook and Instagram advertisements that used sexually explicit material to promote malicious Android apps designed to steal banking credentials.

The tech giant’s ad removal comes after the Indian government identified the scam pattern and after Reuters inquired about at least 39 of the scam ads that were still active, reports Reuters.

The ads promoted apps under names including “Night Play” and “Kyss” that directed users to download files such as Movexa.apk outside official app stores.

India’s advisory states that the apps could access device information, intercept one-time passwords and bank PINs, and initiate unauthorized transfers.

The advertisements violated Meta’s policies against adult nudity and sexual activity in ads as well as deceptive schemes intended to defraud users.

Meta removed the ads shortly after Reuters contacted the company for comment but did not respond to questions about the incident.

India reported nearly $2.4 billion in cyber-fraud losses in 2025.

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