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China-Linked Apps Pose Threat to Google Play Store Users

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The Google Play Store, a widely-trusted source for Android applications, has recently become a battleground for a concerning wave of spyware with ties to China. Operating under the radar, these apps silently collect and transmit sensitive data to servers based in China, posing significant risks to user data security and privacy.

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Spam and phishing in 2022

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If the movie lover entered their bank card details on the fake site, they risked paying more than the displayed amount for content that did not exist and sharing their card details with the scammers. Soccer fans chasing merchandise risked compromising their bank cards or just losing some money.

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The State of Stalkerware in 2023–2024

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To calculate the statistics, data from the consumer line of Kaspersky’s mobile security solutions was reviewed according to the Coalition Against Stalkerware detection criteria. Other types of monitoring or spyware apps that fall outside of the Coalition’s definition are not included in the statistics found here.

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Advanced threat predictions for 2024

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Using a malicious script, the attackers redirected their targets’ incoming email to an email address controlled by the attackers, gathering data from the compromised accounts. This politician became the target of a previously undiscovered “zero-day” attack aimed at infecting his phone with spyware.

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