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.

  • noodlejetski@geddit.socialEnglish
    13·
    1 year ago

    Android friends having to run AV software on their phones

    which does nothing, because even IF the “antivirus” detects malware, it has no privileges necessary to remove it.

    • sramder@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Still a good first step… I always figured Android AV was more for people who already had a rooted phone?

      • Björn Tantau@swg-empire.deEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        Anti virus software on a smartphone makes as much sense as on a PC. Eg none at all. You just increase the attack surface for some warm fuzzy feelings.