Episode 658 • • 30:05 - 35:57
658: It's a Glitch!
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Flashlight App Malware
Gary Malefsky of SnoopWall warns that popular flashlight applications on the Google Play Store are often malicious spyware. These apps allegedly collect personal data, including credit card information and contacts, and transmit it to servers in China, India, and Russia. Experts recommend a factory reset for infected smartphones to remove hidden Trojans.