Security News > 2020 > May > 'Mandrake' Android Spyware Remained Undetected for 4 Years
Security researchers at Bitdefender have identified a highly sophisticated Android spyware platform that managed to remain undetected for four years.
Dubbed Mandrake, the platform targets only specific devices, as its operators are keen on remaining undetected for as long as possible.
Mandrake provides attackers with complete control over an infected device, allowing them to turn down the volume, block calls and messages, steal credentials, exfiltrate data, transfer money, record the screen, and blackmail the victim.
Mandrake looks like an advanced espionage platform, but the security researchers believe the campaign is rather financially motivated.
During their investigation, they observed phishing attacks targeting an Australian investment trading app, crypto-wallet apps, the Amazon shopping application, banking software, payment apps, an Australian pension fund app, and Gmail.