"Fake reviews and consistent branding helped the app achieve over 10,000 downloads by ranking high in search results," the cybersecurity company said in an analysis.
Over 150 users are estimated to have fallen victim to the scam, although it's believed that not all users who downloaded the app were impacted by the cryptocurrency drainer.
The campaign involved distributing a deceptive app that went by several names such as 'Mestox Calculator,' 'WalletConnect - DeFi & NFTs,' and 'WalletConnect - Airdrop Wallet.'
...both apps can be downloaded from third-party app store sources, once again highlighting the risks posed by downloading APK files from other marketplaces.
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