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A new Android spyware called ClayRat is impersonating popular apps like WhatsApp and TikTok to infect Russian users via phishing sites and Telegram channels, capable of stealing messages, call logs, photos, and making calls, with over 600 samples detected in three months, and now blocked by Google Play Protect.
ClayRat is a sophisticated Android spyware campaign targeting users in Russia by impersonating popular apps like WhatsApp and TikTok through fake websites and Telegram channels. It can exfiltrate sensitive data, take photos, and propagate itself by sending malicious links to contacts. The malware uses obfuscation and fake app installers to bypass security measures, and while Google Play Protect offers some protection, the threat highlights ongoing risks from pre-installed apps with elevated privileges.