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Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app

www.bleepingcomputer.com /news/security/hackers-steal-signal-whatsapp-user-data-with-fake-android-chat-app/

Hackers are using a fake Android app named 'SafeChat' to infect devices with spyware malware that steals call logs, texts, and GPS locations from phones.

The Android spyware is suspected to be a variant of "Coverlm," which steals data from communication apps such as Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, and Facebook Messenger.

13 comments

  • oldest trick in the book. come on people do you really think an application called safe chat is gonna be safe, 100% real omg not fake!!!!!1!1!!!!

  • Don't install malware? Even on stock that would be at least a warning about itbefore allowing .

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