**⇄ Σ = Mᄃ² ⇆** @[email protected] · 2023-12-07T04:19:09Z

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ESET researchers describe the growth of deceptive loan apps for Android and techniques they use to circumvent Google Play

#CoSoSec #Android #iOS

“While these SpyLoan apps technically comply with the requirements of having a privacy policy, their practices clearly go beyond the scope of data collection necessary for providing financial services and complying with the KYC banking standards,” ESET explains.

https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/beware-predatory-fintech-loan-sharks-use-android-apps-reach-new-depths/

Dec 07, 2023, 04:19 · 1· 1· 2

**⇄ Σ = Mᄃ² ⇆** @[email protected] · Dec 07, 2023, 04:20

**⇄ Σ = Mᄃ² ⇆** @[email protected] · Dec 07, 2023, 04:20

Dec 07, 2023, 04:20

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SpyLoan apps were first seen in 2020 but starting last year they became more prevalent on both Android and iOS systems, according to ESET, Lookout, Zimperium, and Kaspersky.

#iOS

https://www.zimperium.com/blog/moneymonger-predatory-loan-scam-campaigns-move-to-flutter/

Android and iOS apps with 15 million installs extort loan seekers

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-and-ios-apps-with-15-million-installs-extort-loan-seekers/