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Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as lure in targeted spyware campaign in Pakistan

January 28, 2026 · WeLiveSecurity · Severity: MEDIUM

ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation

Key Takeaways

  • ESET discovered an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via a fake dating app used as a lure.
  • The romance-scam tactics reveal links to a broader spy operation targeting mobile users in Pakistan.
  • Mobile users in Pakistan should avoid sideloaded dating apps, which deliver spyware in targeted campaigns.
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