Kurzfassung
ESET researchers uncovered 28 fraudulent Android apps, dubbed CallPhantom, on Google Play that falsely promise to retrieve call history, SMS records, and WhatsApp logs for any phone number. Downloaded over 7.3 million times before removal,...
Wie es funktioniert
ESET researchers uncovered 28 fraudulent Android apps, dubbed CallPhantom, on Google Play that falsely promise to retrieve call history, SMS records, and WhatsApp logs for any phone number. Downloaded over 7.3 million times before removal,...
Warnzeichen
- : The app claims it can show the call history of any phone number no legitimate app can do this. Developer name impersonates a government entity (e.g., "Indian gov.in") to appear trustworthy. Glowing reviews praising impossible features, paired with many negative reviews from defrauded victims
Was tun
- 1: Never install apps promising to access someone else's private call or message data it is technically impossible and always a scam. Check app reviews critically and look for repeated complaints about fake results or non delivery. If you subscribed to one of these apps, request a refund via Google Play
Quelle
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Quelle geprueft vom Mythos Forensic Team
https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/fake-call-logs-real-payments-how-callphantom-tricks-android-users/FAQ
Ist CallPhantom: Fake Android apps on Google Play charge for fabricated call logs ein reales Betrugsmuster?
Ja. Behandeln Sie Nachricht, Anruf oder Zahlungsaufforderung als verdaechtig, bis ein offizieller Kanal sie bestaetigt.
Was sind die ersten Warnzeichen?
: The app claims it can show the call history of any phone number no legitimate app can do this. Developer name impersonates a government entity (e.g., "Indian gov.in") to appear trustworthy. Glowing reviews praising impossible features, paired with many negative reviews from defrauded victims
Was sollte ich zuerst tun?
: Never install apps promising to access someone else's private call or message data it is technically impossible and always a scam. Check app reviews critically and look for repeated complaints about fake results or non delivery. If you subscribed to one of these apps, request a refund via Google Play
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