Program.FakeMoney

Program.FakeMoney is a Dr.Web detection for unwanted Android applications that falsely claim users can earn real money by completing tasks or accumulating in-app rewards. According to the provided reporting, these apps were among the most widespread unwanted software observed in 2025. They are described as game-like or reward-based apps that promise users cashouts or conversion of virtual rewards into real money, but in practice no actual payouts are made. Dr.Web also notes that such apps were commonly encountered on protected devices in Q4 2025. A specific example cited is Program.FakeMoney.16, distributed on Google Play as Zeus Jackpot Mania, which promised conversion of virtual rewards into real money, collected user data, and did not pay users. The content does not attribute Program.FakeMoney to a specific threat actor or describe technical persistence, exploitation, or command-and-control behavior beyond the fraudulent monetization scheme.