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Meta takes down deceptive ads after India uncovers malware scheme
Following an alert from Indian authorities, Meta deleted numerous advertisements from Facebook and Instagram that weaponized explicit imagery to trick people into installing credential-stealing malware. Cybercriminals are capitalizing on India's explosive growth in digital payments, with the country suffering approximately $2.4 billion in fraud losses during 2025.

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