Technical Analysis & Behavior
Hoverwatch (family: Hoverwatch) is a verified Android stalkerware and covert surveillance application tracked by the Coalition Against Stalkerware and Echap. Also distributed under aliases: Hoverwatch, SpyBubble, Refog. Associated disguised Android package IDs: com.android.core.monitor.debug, com.android.core.monitor.null, com.android.core.monitornull, com.android.core.monitor, com.android.core.mnt, com.android.core.mnta. Signed with developer SHA1 certificate 0E0BE37D31CA21F1... Linked command/marketing domain: br.refog.com. Once sideloaded with Accessibility, Notification Listener, and Device Admin permissions, it hides its launcher icon and silently exfiltrates SMS messages, call logs, WhatsApp/Signal chats, real-time GPS coordinates, and microphone audio.