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technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Remove These 15 Risky Apps with 8 Million Downloads

A new warning has been issued about "SpyLoan" apps, which have been installed on over 8 million Android devices. These apps, identified by McAfee, exploit social engineering tactics to extract sensitive information and money from users. Despite being available on the Google Play Store, these apps engage in permission abuse and malicious practices. Google has removed some of these apps and advises users to enable Play Protect and regularly update their devices to avoid such threats.

via Forbes|

#android-security #cybersecurity #google-play-store

cybersecurity2 years ago•1 min saved

Beware of 'SpyLoan' Apps: Easy Money with Deadly Consequences

ESET Research has revealed that 12 million Android users have downloaded fraudulent loan apps, known as "SpyLoan apps," from the Google Play Store since 2020. These apps, which claim to offer high-interest loans, actually steal personal and financial information from victims and blackmail them, sometimes threatening their families. The apps have grown by 90% in the first half of 2023, primarily targeting users outside of the U.S. and Europe. Google has removed the identified SpyLoan apps from the Play Store. Users have reported harassment, blackmail, and threats from the app's enforcers. The apps often impersonate legitimate fintech apps and have targeted users in countries such as Mexico, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Colombia, and Peru.

via Gizmodo|

#android #blackmail #cybersecurity