New Android Spyware LianSpy Evades Detection Using Yandex Cloud

August 6, 2024 at 06:06AM The LianSpy, an Android post-compromise spyware, has targeted users in Russia since 2021. Discovered in March 2024, it uses Yandex Cloud for command-and-control communications, enabling it to capture screencasts, exfiltrate user data, and evade detection. Its stealth tactics include bypassing privacy indicators and leveraging legitimate services for communication and storage. … Read more

Sophisticated Android Spyware Targets Users in Russia

August 5, 2024 at 04:32PM An unknown state-sponsored threat actor has been using the new mobile spyware tool LianSpy to spy on Android smartphone users for at least three years, with a focus on Russia. The attackers exploit vulnerabilities to root devices or gain physical access. LianSpy silently monitors user activity, exfiltrating data via public … Read more