Hackers Use 250+ Fake Korean Apps to Steal Data and Blackmail Victims

Cybercriminals have created over 250 fake Android and iOS apps targeting Korean users, disguising spyware as legitimate dating, social media, and file-sharing services. These convincing copycats feature professional logos and fake five-star reviews to trick users into downloading them. Once installed, the malware steals contacts, photos, messages, and device data.

Attackers then escalate to personal blackmail, as happened to one victim who downloaded a fake dating app after a breakup. The hacker contacted his family members with threats after luring him into compromising situations. Researchers from Zimperium discovered 88 domains behind the campaign, with 25 indexed by Google search results.

Source: Dark Reading