A scam campaign called CallPhantom has appeared in 28 applications available on the Google Play store. The apps, which have been downloaded more than 7 million times combined, promised users access to their call logs.
The malicious software was distributed through legitimate-looking apps on the official Android marketplace. Once installed, the apps collected call data without proper user consent, according to reports of the scheme.
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Ahead of Idul Fitri, IT expert from Untag Surabaya, Supangat, urges the public to heighten vigilance against scams via WhatsApp and SMS. Rising digital transactions are exploited by cybercriminals. Vida founder Niki Santo Luhur identifies two main methods: phishing and malware prevalent in Indonesia.
A dangerous Android malware called Massiv is disguising itself as an IPTV app to infect devices and steal banking information. The threat primarily targets users in Portugal through this deceptive application. Security researchers have highlighted the risks posed by this fake app.
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Security researchers have flagged a new risk to users of Microsoft's Phone Link application. An unidentified threat actor is using the tool to steal SMS messages and one-time passwords.
Swedish police report more than 300 cases of fake SMS messages nationwide over the past two days, following initial warnings about scams urging payment of traffic fines via links. Authorities continue to advise deleting the messages and reporting them.
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a fraudulent website mimicking the popular AI tool Claude that delivers backdoor malware to visitors. The discovery highlights how cybercriminals are capitalizing on growing interest in artificial intelligence platforms.
Journalists reported mysterious phishing attempts by unknowns a few weeks ago. The Dutch secret service now holds Russia responsible for attacks on the messaging apps WhatsApp and Signal. The report explains how the attacks work and how users can protect themselves.
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Kenyan entrepreneur Khalif Kairo has warned iPhone users who have lost their devices to beware of scammers using fake websites mimicking Apple. Fraudsters send SMS messages appearing to come from Apple Support, claiming the phone is in lost mode at a new location with a link. Kairo advised against entering Apple ID details on such links.