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Gamaredon Group Launches Android Spyware in Former Soviet States

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📱🕵️‍♀️ Gamaredon Group Unveils New Android Spyware Targeting Former Soviet States. The Russia-linked hacking group Gamaredon has been identified using two new Android spyware tools, BoneSpy and PlainGnome, marking a shift to mobile-only malware in its operations. These tools primarily target Russian-speaking individuals in former Soviet states, collecting sensitive data such as SMS messages, call logs, and device location. BoneSpy, operational since at least 2021, is a standalone application, while PlainGnome, introduced this year, acts as a dropper for additional surveillance payloads. The malware’s distribution methods remain unclear but may involve social engineering tactics. This development comes amid deteriorating relations between Russia and several Central Asian countries since the Ukraine invasion.

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