{"id":97767,"date":"2019-12-06T15:02:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-06T23:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"\/blogs\/?p=97767"},"modified":"2025-08-29T01:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:44:57","slug":"android-callerspy-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/android-callerspy-malware\/","title":{"rendered":"Attention Android Users: Is CallerSpy Malware Spying on You?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet CallerSpy malware, a new form of mobile malware designed to snoop on calls, texts, and other smartphone communications. This trojan malware is targeting Android users by tricking them into downloading a fake chat app called Apex App. However, despite being advertised as a chat application, CallerSpy doesn\u2019t really contain any chat capabilities. In fact, researchers describe the app as “riddled with espionage features.”<\/p>\n

How exactly does this spy begin its reconnaissance mission? According to ZDNet<\/a>, once the fake app is downloaded and launched, it connects to a server that directs the malware to start snooping on the device. From collecting call logs, text messages, contacts, and device files to being able to activate the phone\u2019s microphone and taking screenshots, CallerSpy does it all. Once this data has been stolen, it\u2019s then periodically uploaded to the cybercrook. And since cybersecurity researchers have only recently uncovered this malware, it is still unknown what this stolen data is being used for. What\u2019s clear is that CallerSpy is no misnomer and users need to be prepared.<\/p>\n

Tips to Avoid Malware’s Prying Eye<\/h2>\n

So, what are some proactive steps users can take to avoid being spied on by CallerSpy? Follow these tips to avoid this malware\u2019s prying eye:<\/p>\n