Attack of the copycats: How fake messaging apps and app mods could bite you

This ESET report warns that fake/malicious clones and modified messaging apps for WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal are being used to distribute malware (clipper/clipping trojans, spyware and espionage tools), sometimes even bypassing official store vetting. It outlines observed campaigns (phishing links, fake app sites, malicious Google Ads), real examples including trojanized Signal/Telegram apps and clipboard-stealing apps, the range of impacts (data/credential/crypto theft, adware, device compromise), and practical mitigations and signs to spot impostor apps.