Malware disguised as a Netflix tool is designed to auto-spread to other devices using WhatsApp auto-replies to incoming messages. The malicious FlixOnline app was downloaded roughly 500 times throughout the two months it was available for download on the Play Store. Check Point researchers responsibly disclosed their research findings to Google who quickly took down and removed the malicious application from the store. The malware was able to be disguised so easily and ultimately bypass Play Store s protections raises some serious red flags.
Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-infects-wannabe-netflix-thieves-via-whatsapp/