Hackers steal Signal, WhatsApp user data with fake Android chat app
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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.
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which does nothing, because even IF the "antivirus" detects malware, it has no privileges necessary to remove it.
Still a good first step… I always figured Android AV was more for people who already had a rooted phone?
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.