A warning has been sounded to Android smartphone users about two worrying apps.
Android smartphones are some of the most popular handheld devices around the world.
And now researchers from Kaspersky have warned about two dangerous apps that can infect your smartphone with dangerous malware.
The apps are distributed by India-based Transparent Tribe, and could let hackers spy on your smartphone.
The first is a modified version of a porn app, which showcases an adult video as a distraction, the Mirror reports.
Meanwhile, the second app is called ‘Aarogya Setu’ - similar in name to an official Covid-19 tracking app.
Once downloaded, the apps try to install another Android package file - a modified version of the AhMyth Android Remote Access Tool (RAT).
The Kaspersky researchers explained: “The modified version of the malware is different in functionality from the standard version.
“It includes new features added by the attackers to improve data exfiltration, while some core features such as stealing pictures from the camera, are missing.
“The application is able to download new applications to the phone, access SMS messages, the microphone, call logs, track the device’s location and enumerate and upload files to an external server from the phone.”
