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Malware

GhostChat

According to ESET Research, GhostChat is a malicious Android app (package name com.datingbatch.chatapp) disguised to appear a legitimate chat platform called Dating Apps without payment; this legitima

GhostChat is a Android malware family.

Background

ESET Research identifies GhostChat as a malicious Android app (package name com.datingbatch.chatapp) made to look like a legitimate chat platform called Dating Apps without payment. That genuine app is available on Google Play and has no connection to GhostChat beyond having its icon reused. The origin and distribution method of GhostChat are still unknown.


Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).