There are some simple common sense steps to avoid this type of malware:
- Don't give any app admin access
- Don't install any app from a porn site that requires you to install before viewing a video.
- Android devices will be able to play videos without the need to install a specific app,
- Always check the download in VirusTotal before installing or at least google any link that seems a bit "fishy"
- Try to stick to office app-stores such as google and amazon.
A sample of malware can be found at:
hxxp://pulporn[dot]ru/porn54545/load.php
or on Virus Total:
https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/441ba1d1d914e67ecd0c92ccebc7957da97f13692f466ba501a892f2f7c44671/analysis/1460542841/
As always be careful with live malware,
Stay safe out there
-Ryan