Chinese government authorities are using a new surveillance tool called EagleMsgSpy to steal private data from Android devices in the country.
The malware has been active since at least 2017 and is being used by mainland Chinese public security departments to gather extensive data from mobile devices.
EagleMsgSpy can record audio, capture screen activity, and access contacts, phone history, location data, and messages from apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
The spyware, developed by Wuhan Chinasoft Token Information Technology, is likely used for domestic monitoring and poses a risk to all individuals traveling to the region.