GhostChat
- Malware type
- trojan, spyware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:06:51
Context
According to ESET Research, GhostChat is a malicious Android app (package name com.datingbatch.chatapp) disguised to appear a legitimate chat platform called Dating Apps without payment; this legitimate app is available on Google Play and is unrelated to GhostChat other than through the latter using its icon. Ghostchat’s source and mode of distribution remain unknown.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Apk.Ghost Chat (report)
- ESET — Love Actually Fake Dating App Used Lure Targeted Spyware Campaign Pakistan (report)