Ads in phone apps

[ng4ever]

Do ads in phone apps like iOS or Android pose a security threat ever ?

 

[Sana]

I'd say yes, as I ran MBAM the other day on my Android and it had some weird malware. On the other hand, they drain your data limit, battery and CPU.

 

[Ink]

You could put your phone in Airplane mode, if it's offline game apps.

 

[Deleted member 2913]

You could try Comodo Adblocker for IOS & Android. CAB uses local VPN & can block ads on apps, websites, etc...
Give it a try & see how it works for you.

And I guess CAB doesn't work with any VPN software working on the system. You will have to disable either & use only 1.

 

[jtshadow92]

I just run Adguard on my phone

 

[Deleted Member 333v73x]

Adguard + An Anti-Virus and possibly something like Malwarebytes Mobile Free without real-time protection to scan once in a while

 

[LabZero]

If it is possible, use these apps in offline mode.
In my country, by clicking on certain ADS, especially if they are contained in unofficial apps, there is a chance to stumble in the activation of payment services (premium sms, etc).

 

[DaveM]

They can, yes. So-called malvertising exists on all platforms.

 

[jamescv7]

Yes, advertisement pose security risks, cause those developers who organize the software with bundled ads are not controllable on what will happen; they just focus on revenue instead. But if you are a vigilant user then even accidentally struck on a website hence you will not accept to install any programs as first sign of trap.