Spyware disguised as a messenger named

Eset specialists have identified a spyware program masquerading as a messenger. It's about

Welcome Chat application, which is available for download on Android smartphones.

According to the source, Welcome Chatis a malicious, spyware program whose operators have been observed publishing users’ personal data in the public domain. It is worth noting that you can download this program not through the official Google Play store, but through the website. So, to download an application, the system notifies the user of the need to give the appropriate permission in the device settings.

In addition, Welcome Chat requires permission tosending and viewing messages, as well as providing access to various user data, up to geolocation. According to the source, the program is designed for users in the Middle East.