Android spyware hidden in mapping software targets Russian soldiers
Security Affairs
APRIL 23, 2025
A new Android spyware was discovered in a fake Alpine Quest app, reportedly used by Russian soldiers for war zone planning. Doctor Web researchers uncovered a new spyware, tracked as Android.Spy.1292.origin, targeting Russian military personnel. The malicious code was hidden in a trojanized Alpine Quest app and spread via Russian Android catalogs. The malware steals contacts, geolocation, and file info, it can also download extra modules to exfiltrate stored data when instructed. “Alpine Q
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