Posted 2/1/2024, 6:19:38 PM
VajraSpy Spyware Found in Android Apps, Targets Pakistani Users' Data
- VajraSpy spyware found in 12 Android apps, 6 on Google Play, used to steal personal data
- Apps disguised as messaging/news apps, downloaded ~1,400 times before removal
- Operators are Patchwork APT group, active since 2015, targeting Pakistan users
- Capabilities steal contacts/messages, record calls, access camera for surveillance
- Google PlayGetting malware onto platform remains an issue despite new policies