Fake Alpine Quest mapping app spotted spying on Russian military

A malicious version of Alpine Quest, a popular Android navigation app, has been found carrying spyware aimed at Russian military personnel. Security researchers at Doctor Web uncovered the modified software embedded with Android.Spy.1292.origin spyware capable of harvesting data and extending its functionality through remote commands.

Alpine Quest is commonly used by outdoor enthusiasts, but it’s also relied on by soldiers in Russia’s military zones due to its offline mapping features. That made it a convenient cover for attackers, who repackaged an older version of the app and pushed it as a free download through a fake Telegram channel. The link led to an app store targeting Russian users, where the infected software was listed as a pro version of the app.

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