Researchers from ESET have warned about a malicious app that can spy on you and even steal your personal data. The app, called Welcome Chat, is a functioning chat app, but also contains dangerous malware named BadPatch. SEE ALSO: Huawei controversy opens field for 5G challengersThe app is promoted on a malicious website, which claims it’s a secure chat platform available on the Google Play Store. And the app was never available on the official Android app store.” If you download the app, you’ll be prompted to allow permissions such as send and view text messages, access files, record audio and access contacts and device location. Based on the findings, the researchers are urging users not to download any apps from outside the Google Play Store.

Source: Standard Digital July 27, 2020 10:07 UTC