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Motorola Phones Hijack Amazon Affiliate Links
27 May
Summary
- Some Motorola phones redirect Amazon app attempts to sketchy URLs.
- The issue appears linked to the Smart Feed feature on certain devices.
- Users can disable Smart Feed to stop the affiliate hijacking.
A peculiar affiliate code hijacking issue has been discovered affecting some Motorola smartphones, causing redirection when users attempt to access the Amazon app. Reports indicate that devices, particularly certain Motorola Razr models running a specific version of Smart Feed (v2.03.0070), redirect shopping attempts through a third-party URL before reaching Amazon. This intermediary site injects its own affiliate codes, potentially diverting commissions.
The redirection occurs when the Amazon app is launched from the app drawer or the Smart Feed, but not typically from the home screen. A curious element involves a URL containing 'kira-abboud,' though it's unclear if this is directly linked to the influencer. Investigations suggest this may be an exploit, with no official comment from Motorola yet.
Users experiencing this unwanted behavior can easily stop it by disabling the Smart Feed feature in their phone's app settings. This action has been confirmed to immediately cease the problematic redirects, offering a straightforward solution for affected customers.
