Friday, 24 March, 2023

Zimperium takes down spyware disguised as harmless app

<p>Spyware disguised as a harmless app was recently taken down by the authorities. Zimperium, a cybersecurity agency, discovered the spyware called &#39;PhoneSpy&#39; earlier this month. Hiding in 23 android apps, PhoneSpy stole sensitive data and could grant remote control of infected Android smartphones to cybercriminals. The agency said the spyware was no longer active, took down its command and control server.<br /> &nbsp;</p>