CallPhantom scam apps reached 7.3M installs on Google Play with fake data

ESET researchers report finding 28 CallPhantom apps on Google Play that promised call logs, SMS records, or WhatsApp call history for a chosen phone number. According to the article, the apps delivered fabricated data after users paid. The article's headline states the apps reached 7.3 million installs, though the body text provided does not give further detail on that figure.