Fake Russian Antivirus App Exposed as Powerful Spyware
Cybersecurity researchers have exposed GuardCB, a fake Russian antivirus app that hides powerful spyware. The malware, known as Android.Backdoor.916.origin, can spy on calls, texts, passwords, and even live stream audio and video from infected devices. Targeting Russian businesses, the app pretends to run virus scans while secretly exfiltrating sensitive data.