Malicious app

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A free, highly rated flashlight app asks for access to your contacts and your text messages.

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New message · Fictional app “Ultra Flashlight”

App store — “Ultra Flashlight” listing

Ultra Flashlight — Free 4.7 ★ (18,200 reviews) — Developer: AppStudio92 Permissions requested: — Contacts — SMS — Location — Microphone [ Install ]

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