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Sead Fadilpašić

Over 250 malicious apps found targeting Android users in worrying attack - here's how to stay safe

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  • Researchers found 250+ fake dating apps targeting Android users
  • The apps ask extensive permissions and end up stealing sensitive files
  • Victims are later extorted under threat of releasing the files to friends and family

An “emotionally manipulative” extortion campaign has been spotted leveraging hundreds of mobile apps across mobile ecosystems.

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