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360 Security using malicious promotional channels to increase downloads

Has anybody ever heard about 360 Security before? Seems like they’re increasing their download numbers by using malicious promotional channels.

When visiting certain websites, some users are receiving a fake warning from 360 Security saying that their phone has been infected by viruses, and 360 Security must be downloaded to solve the problem . The developer of 360 Security has been warned by Google in the past for using these illegitimate tactics.

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