[Stanley]

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

https://thehackernews.com/2025/07/cyberc...steal.html

[The Pact]

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.

[Jamika]

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

[JoshAllen]

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

[Fish]

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

[plops]

Its crazy thay people even download apps from untruste daources

[B3A]

Malicious AI for dating is some evil but obvious thing

[DAL-SHA]

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