New Android Malware Can Steal OTPs and Spy on WhatsApp Chats
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A recently discovered Android malware called Mantax Otax has been reported to target users in Telangana, India, by tricking them into downloading malicious APKs from unverified sources. The software can steal one‑time passwords, read private WhatsApp and Telegram messages, and lock users out of their devices. The threat highlights the growing risk of mobile fraud and the need for users to verify app sources before installation.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 0% center, 100% right.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, Times Now
Sources
- Telangana: TGCSB Warns Of Fraud In Retro Photo Apps — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Android Users Beware: New Malware Can Steal OTPs And Read WhatsApp Chats — Times Now (right-leaning)