Sonicspy: spyware present in 1,000 applications on google play

When any malware or spyware comes up, one of the main recommendations is to download applications from safe and trusted sites such as Google Play. Now, the problem is amplified when spyware is present in the Android store. And that is what happens in today's case.

SonicSpy: Spyware present in 1, 000 applications on Google Play

SonicSpy is spyware that has already been detected in more than 1, 000 applications in the Play Store so far. And it is not ruled out that the figure is even higher. So without a doubt the number of users at risk is very high.

SonicSpy, new spyware

Spyware has managed to bypass all security measures in the Play Store. So far it has been downloaded between 1, 000 and 5, 000 times. A number that will surely increase in the coming hours. Especially if we consider that it is present in many applications. Among the malicious activities that this SonicSpy carries out is spying on the mobile's microphone, recording calls, controlling the camera and making calls and sending text messages.

Furthermore, it is capable of collecting all data from the device. From call log to location or Wi-Fi networks. It has also been commented that it connects to a remote control server, whose IP is in Iraq. And that hackers can execute up to 70 different commands remotely.

All infected applications are assumed to have already been removed from Google Play. Although there may still be some in the store. The use of Google Play Protect is recommended to try to detect SonicSpy. Although it is also recommended to download only applications from known or trusted studios, until the threat has been completely neutralized.