Virus Warning Popup?

[The_Unnamed]

So, my father sent me a picture of a popup that came up on his screen while he was watching a video off the network.


Anyone have any idea what would cause this popup?
He has a Galaxy Note 2, i have not installed any Antivirus on his phone, so i believe it is just a random spam / popup caused by an app that is installed.

 

[Fudzy]

It's a banner and the lowest form of fear marketing there is.

 

[The_Unnamed]

It's a banner and the lowest form of fear marketing there is.

I thought as much. I will put Air Push Detector or something else of the sort on to see what app is causing the problem.

 

[Dom1n8tr1x]

I thought as much. I will put Air Push Detector or something else of the sort on to see what app is causing the problem.

Looks like he's using the free version of MX Player, only way to stop the adds is by installing a add blocking app.

 

[The_Unnamed]

Looks like he's using the free version of MX Player, only way to stop the adds is by installing a add blocking app.

Ah, yeah i thought that was the problem. My mom also got it on her S3 while watching a TV Show.

Thanks.

 

[Fudzy]

Looks like he's using the free version of MX Player, only way to stop the adds is by installing a add blocking app.

Seems common practice with developers who release 'free' versions of paid apps.

 

[Dom1n8tr1x]

Yes it is common practice, that's why I have resorted to using AdFree on my phone. That way I'm protected against accidentally clicking a link and subscribing myself to a unwanted service.

However, when there is a paid version of an app I will buy it to support the developer, unfortunately in many cases adfree versions are not available.

Edit: I don't see how Google can allow ads like these, this one in particular is trying to make people think their phones are infected with a virus. My dad had the exact same ad on his phone. He frantically came to me thinking his phone was infected, he were very relieved when I told him it's only an ad trying to get him to click the link.

 

[Polymathic]

Looks like he's using the free version of MX Player, only way to stop the adds is by installing a add blocking app.

Isn't VLC is a much better option?

 

[Park@82]

Isn't VLC is a much better option?

Beta?