Dangerous ‘coronavirus info, cryptocurrency and cashback’ apps ‘could hack your iPhone or Android’ – delete NOW

IPHONE and Android users need to be wary of a new spyware campaign, according to a recent report. The scam reportedly attempts to lure people in using false cryptocurrency and coronavirus apps. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates According to Trend Micro, dodgy spyware apps have been created for both iPhone and Android. These apps could steal information like your online chats, contact lists, photos and even location data. However, the iOS apps appear to have reduced information-stealing capabilities. Trend Micro noted: “the apps may still be in development or incubation, maybe waiting for a ‘right time’ to inject the malicious codes.”Of the dangerous apps picked up by the report, two still appear to be available on the App Store. They are called Concipit 1248 and Concipit Shop. We could no longer see these apps on the Google Play Store but some unsuspecting users may have already downloaded them.They claim to be cryptocurrency and cashback apps respectively. Trend Micro actually found the dangerous apps when looking into a bogus app called called Coronavirus Updates. This app was stealing information from Android phones. All three apps seem to come from a company called Concipit 1248…. Read full this story

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