Security News > 2016 > November > Dangerous Android threat points to Italian spyware maker (Help Net Security)
2016-11-16 20:07
A piece of Android spyware recently analyzed by researchers with the RedNaga Security team seemed to be yet another Hacking Team spying tool but, according to more recent revelations, another Italian company is its likely source. Researcher Tim Strazzere, with help of his colleagues, analyzed the sample received practically directly from the target (who wished to remain anonymous), and discovered that the spyware: Asks for practically every permission Can hide itself from the launcher, ensure … More →
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