Terrifying Android spy app hides itself on your phone and records screen as experts reveal list of rules to stay safe [Video]

CYBERSECURITY experts have uncovered a mobile spyware application targeting Android smartphones.

The malware hides itself on the home screen and operates stealthily in the background, managing to “steal” confidential data and monitor user activity.

The rise of smartphones has also led to a rise in hackers, who, in turn, create apps designed to steal sensitive data and spy on a user’s day-to-day activity.

Spyware tends to be selective about its victims, typically targeting members in a single company or a certain area.

The latest mobile spyware discovery, dubbed LianSpy, targets Android smartphones in Russia.

However, its unorthodox approaches to tracking user data can be applied in other regions as well, meaning all Android users should potentially take note.

LianSpy was discovered in March 2024, though it has …