Watch Out for These Fake Messaging Apps on Android They Could Be Spying on You
Threat actors were targeting people in Pakistan and India
Techradar 2:15 pm on April 11, 2024
Cybersecurity researchers from ESET discovered a new threat actor group called Virtual Invader, which created malicious Android apps posing as communication products and came with the open-source XploitSPY malware. The campaign, named eXotic Visit, targeted individuals in Pakistan and India and offered rudimentary communication services while extracting sensitive information such as contact lists, device locations, and messaging app data. The attackers added new features throughout the year and distributed the apps via standalone websites and Google Play Store. The chances of being infected were relatively low due to specific targeting.
- New threat actor group Virtual Invader created malicious Android apps
- Posing as communication products, came with XploitSPY malware
- Targeted individuals in Pakistan and India
- Offered rudimentary communication services while extracting sensitive information
- Distributed via standalone websites and Google Play Store
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/watch-out-for-these-fake-messaging-apps-on-android-they-could-be-spying-on-you