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12 Dangerous Android Apps Spy on Users, Warns ESET

11/3/2025

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ESET, a cybersecurity company, identified twelve dangerous Android apps on Google Play that can secretly record audio, capture calls, and exfiltrate SMS and GPS data.
The spyware VajraSpy uses social engineering to deceive users into installing it, often via conversations on Facebook Messenger.
Users should avoid unofficial app sources, verify developer credentials, and monitor app behavior to mitigate risk.
Signs of compromise include battery drain and unexpected permission requests.

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Story summary

ESET, a cybersecurity company, identified twelve dangerous Android apps on Google Play that can secretly record audio, capture calls, and exfiltrate SMS and GPS data.
The spyware VajraSpy uses social engineering to deceive users into installing it, often via conversations on Facebook Messenger.
Users should avoid unofficial app sources, verify developer credentials, and monitor app behavior to mitigate risk.
Signs of compromise include battery drain and unexpected permission requests.