Android spyware posing as antivirus
Fake security app tricks users and steals device data.
LunaSpy is a new Android spyware campaign disguised as an antivirus or banking protection app. It spreads via messenger links and fake channels, tricking users into installing what appears to be a helpful security tool.
Once installed, the app mimics a real scanner, shows fake threat detections and operates unnoticed. In reality, it monitors everything on the device and sends sensitive data to attackers.
Active since at least February 2025, LunaSpy spreads through hijacked contact accounts and emerging Telegram channels. It poses as legitimate software to build trust before beginning surveillance.
Android users must avoid apps from unofficial links, scrutinise messenger invites, and only install from trusted stores. Reliable antivirus software and cautious permission granting provide essential defence.
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