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

3 years ago by girlfreddy to c/technology

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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.

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CarlosCheddar -43 points 3 years ago

As much as I love the decision to be able to sideload apps on iOS I fear that we’ll start seeing headlines like these.

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pumpsnabben 50 points 3 years ago

What do you mean? Similar vulnerabilities/apps/phishing has been available on iOS since at least 2020.

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DarkSideOfTheMoon 1 point 3 years ago

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