Google removes a fake ‘Netflix’ app that’s been spreading malware via WhatsApp

Google removes a fake ‘Netflix’ app that’s been spreading malware via WhatsApp

3 years ago
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https://thenextweb.com/security/2021/04/07/google-fake-netflix-app-whatsapp-malware/

Google has removed a fake Netflix app from the Play Store that aimed to spread malware by automatically responding to your WhatsApp messages.

Earlier this year, the security firm Check Point Research, found that an app named FlixOnline was assuming the look of Netflix, and promising two months of free subscription through WhatsApp messages.

Google removes a fake ‘Netflix’ app that’s been spreading malware via WhatsApp

Apr 7, 2021, 10:32am UTC
https://thenextweb.com/security/2021/04/07/google-fake-netflix-app-whatsapp-malware/ > Google has removed a fake Netflix app from the Play Store that aimed to spread malware by automatically responding to your WhatsApp messages. > Earlier this year, the security firm Check Point Research, found that an app named FlixOnline was assuming the look of Netflix, and promising two months of free subscription through WhatsApp messages.