#Android #spyware camouflaged as #VPN, chat apps on Google Play
- Primarily distributed as targeted attacks via WhatsApp and Telegram
- Collects contact and location info
Not everything in app stores is safe
Beware of links directing you to download an app (even from the app store) if not sent from the official source/developer of the app
#cybersecurity #infosec #security #opsec
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-spyware-camouflaged-as-vpn-chat-apps-on-google-play/
Avoid The Hack! /
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2023-06-21 21:45:01
Author Public Key
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2023-06-21 21:45:01Event JSON
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