Android Malware Targets Russian Military Personnel: Stealing Contacts and Location Data

A recently discovered Android malware disguised as the Alpine Quest mapping app is targeting Russian military personnel, stealing their contacts and location data. The malware is spread through a dedicated Telegram channel and unofficial app stores, offering a free version of the usually paid Alpine Quest Pro as bait. It collects user phone numbers, contacts, location, file information, and more. Its modular design allows for updates adding capabilities, such as stealing confidential documents from Telegram and WhatsApp.