Fake messaging apps espionage campaign targets Indian users
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fake messaging apps espionage campaign targets Indian users

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Researchers have reportedly discovered an active espionage campaign 'eXotic Visit', that has been targeting Android users with fake messaging apps. In a report, the researchers said, "Apps that contain XploitSPY can extract contact lists and files, the device’s GPS location, and the names of files listed in specific directories related to the camera, downloads, and various messaging apps such as Telegram and WhatsApp." Moreover, the report identified ten additional apps that contain code that was based on XploitSPY and shared its findings with Google. Overall, around 380 victims have downloaded the apps from websites and Google Play store and created accounts to use their messaging functionality, the report said.

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