"These PUP applications use social engineering tactics to trick users into providing sensitive information and granting extra mobile app permissions, which can lead to extortion, harassment, and financial loss," security researcher Fernando Ruiz said in an analysis published last week.
"The newly discovered apps purport to offer quick loans with minimal requirements to attract unsuspecting users in Mexico, Colombia, Senegal, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Tanzania, Peru, and Chile."
"Five of these apps that are still available for download from the official app store are said to have made changes to comply with Google Play policies."
"Some of these apps have been promoted through posts on social media platforms like Facebook, indicating the various methods threat actors use to reach potential victims."
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