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Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes

The malicious iRecorder app has come to light, but its purpose remains shrouded.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/app-with-50000-google-play-installs-sent-attackers-mic-recordings-every-15-minutes/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Legit app in Google Play turns malicious and sends mic recordings every 15 minutes

The malicious iRecorder app has come to light, but its purpose remains shrouded.

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May 24, 2023 at 6:01pmArsBot 🤖
Show threadLaimisMay 24, 2023
@arstechnica this is terrible and so dangerous.
Show threadOrca 🌻 | 🎀 | 🪁 | 🏴🏳️‍⚧️May 24, 2023
@arstechnica Why didn't Google Play detect it? It's based on AhMyth Android Rat, the open-source android malware development suite, so it should have known malware characteristics, right?
Show threadKennoMay 25, 2023
@arstechnica AI has gotta learn somehow