Meta removes malicious app ads from Facebook and Instagram after India advisory
- Meta removed dozens of Facebook and Instagram ads pushing malicious apps disguised as adult content.
- The action came after India's advisory on Monday, though at least 39 such ads were reportedly still running.
- The apps, promoted under names like Night Play and Kyss, could steal PINs, OTPs and drain bank accounts.
- India lost around $2.4 billion to cyber fraud in 2025 as scammers target its digital payments boom.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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