The New Headache of Android Phones: PhoneSpy Spyware

PhoneSpy spyware detected on more than 1000 Android smartphones.

A new spyware has been discovered that records audio and video in real-time, secretly downloads files to the device, and performs other surveillance activities. Researchers from mobile security company Zimperium have uncovered 23 apps that install spyware they call PhoneSpy. Apart from eavesdropping and document theft, this malware modifies Wi-Fi connections and shares GPS (Location) data.

According to the information released by the company, all known victims so far are located in South Korea. But people in other countries are also targets. Zimperium researchers have yet to detect whether there is a link between phones infected with the malware. Let's also add that PhoneSpy downloads your contact list.

PhoneSpy’ın cihazdan aldığı bilgiler

All installed apps on the device
Reading credentials using phishing
Playing images
GPS (Location) tracking
Reading SMS messages
Reading the contact list
Reading call logs
Real-time ambient sound recording
Video recording using front and rear cameras
Camera access to take pictures using the front and rear cameras
Sending SMS by attackers
Device information (IMEI, Brand, Device name, Android version etc.)