SDK Spoofing
SDK spoofing is a form of mobile ad fraud where fake installs are generated using data from real devices, without users actually installing the app. Perpetrators manipulate app behavior or SDK code, often through malware, to create fraudulent installs and deplete advertisers' budgets without delivering genuine value.
To prevent SDK spoofing, robust authentication and access controls should be implemented for SDKs, including secure keys and multi-factor authentication. Regular updates and patches to SDKs are essential to address vulnerabilities, and organizations should enforce security protocols, such as employee training and security assessments, to identify and mitigate risks effectively.