Tag: Android spyware

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New strain of spyware resides in Android SDK

New strain of spyware resides in Android SDK

A new form of spyware has been discovered in an Android SDK. The software development kit (SDK) has been used in about 101 applications, with an estimated 421 million downloads. Unveiled by Doctor Web researchers, this insidious spyware, known as "SpinOk," entices users with mini-games and compelli... Read more

date11 months ago
Researchers detail Hermit, mobile spyware used by governments

Researchers detail Hermit, mobile spyware used by governments

Security experts from Lookout disclosed new information regarding Android spyware used in targeted assaults by national governments in Kazakhstan, Syria, and Italy. The software, dubbed Hermit by security company Lookout, was initially discovered in Kazakhstan in April, only months after the aut... Read more

date2 years ago