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Fake PDFs and Chat Apps Let Patchwork Spy on PCs and Android Phones

Cybersecurity NewsAugust 7, 20264 min read

Patchwork, also known as Dropping Elephant, is using fake documents and chat applications to spy on computer and phone users. The long-running espionage group has built separate attack paths for Windows systems and Android devices, allowing it to collect sensitive information from both environments. On Windows, the operation starts with a shortcut file disguised as […] The post Fake PDFs and Chat Apps Let Patchwork Spy on PCs and Android Phones appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Patchwork, also known as Dropping Elephant, is using fake documents and chat applications to spy on computer and phone users. The long-running espionage group has built separate attack paths for Windows systems and Android devices, allowing it to collect sensitive information from both environments. On Windows, the operation starts with a shortcut file disguised as a PDF document. Opening it launches a hidden PowerShell downloader, displays a decoy file, and quietly installs malware in the background. The…

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