Security News > 2021 > August > Malicious Android apps try to hijack your Facebook account
These apps attempt to capture such Facebook data as your ID, location, IP address and associated cookies, says Zimperium.
A malicious campaign uncovered by mobile security provider Zimperium found malicious Android apps that employed social engineering tactics to gain access to the Facebook accounts of their victims.
Initially available through both Google Play and third-party stores, the malicious apps have surfaced in at least 140 countries since March 2021, hitting more than 10,000 victims, Zimperium said in a Monday blog post.
The apps work by delivering an Android trojan that Zimperium codenamed FlyTrap.
The apps try to engage users by displaying come-ons designed to arouse your interest.
Though Google removed some of the malicious apps from its Google Play store, many are still available through third-party stores and social media where they can quickly spread. As such, users should avoid sideloading any apps or installing them from untrusted sources.