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Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - Stanley - Aug 6, 2025

Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asia’s Mobil

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new, large-scale mobile malware campaign that's targeting Android and iOS platforms with fake dating, social networking, cloud storage, and car service apps to steal sensitive personal data.
The cross-platform threat has been codenamed SarangTrap by Zimperium zLabs. Users in South Korea appear to be the primary focus.
"This extensive campaign involved

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RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - The Pact - Oct 2, 2025

This one hits hard. It’s a reminder of how easily trust can be twisted.

People downloaded what they thought were everyday apps: dating, social media, cloud storage, even car services. But behind those familiar icons was something cruel: a trap designed to quietly steal personal information.

It’s painful to think about how many people may have shared photos, messages, or private details without knowing they were being watched.


RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - Jamika - Oct 2, 2025

We all should be awarde of fake apps stealing personal data and blackmailing people. Always download apps from trusted sources


RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - JoshAllen - Oct 2, 2025

This is why it is important to be selective with that you are downloading.


RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - Fish - Oct 6, 2025

Need to be very careful with what apps you download on your phone


RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - plops - Oct 6, 2025

Its crazy thay people even download apps from untruste daources


RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - B3A - Oct 6, 2025

Malicious AI for dating is some evil but obvious thing


RE: Cybercriminals Use Fake Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Users Across Asias Mobil - DAL-SHA - Oct 7, 2025

Fake apps on phones trick people and steal data for blackmail😈 Mobile users in Asia must be extra careful with what they download🤦‍♂️