Watch out for North Korean spyware apps on Google Play Store

Watch out for North Korean spyware apps on the Google Play store
Android users should be careful what they download from the Google Play store, as security researchers recently found a selection of apps which contained North Korean spyware hosted there. The five affected apps appeared to be benign system utilities like file managers,
Google deletes disguised ‘North Korean spy apps’ that steal texts, location and screenshots – see if you’ve got them now
GOOGLE has pulled down apps that experts warn were hiding North Korean “surveillance tool” that steals your texts, location, and even screenshots. Security experts say that the
North Korean government hackers snuck spyware on Android app store
A group of hackers with links to the North Korean regime uploaded Android spyware onto the Google Play app store and were able to trick some people into downloading it, according to cybersecurity firm Lookout.
Android apps laced with North Korean spyware found in Google Play
Researchers have discovered multiple Android apps, some that were available in Google Play after passing the company’s security vetting, that surreptitiously uploaded sensitive user information to spies working for the North Korean government.
Google removes several ‘dangerous’ apps from Play Store, here’s why you should also delete them
Google has removed apps infected with KoSpy spyware from the Play Store. Users should delete affected apps immediately, enable Play Protect, and avoid third-party downloads to protect their data from potential threats.
New North Korean Android spyware slips onto Google Play
A new Android spyware named 'KoSpy' is linked to North Korean threat actors who have infiltrated Google Play and third-party app store APKPure through at least five malicious apps.
Hackers from North Korea deploy spyware through Google Play
A recent report from Lookout Security has revealed that hackers from North Korea deployed a spyware called KoSpy through Google Play.
At least 5 North Korean spy apps have been found on Google Play — what you need to know
All of those collection methods could capture some incredibly delicate personal details, only for it to be sent to servers controlled by North Korean intelligence workers. Lookout
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