Technical Analysis & Behavior
MaxxSpy (family: HelloSpy) is a verified Android stalkerware and covert surveillance application tracked by the Coalition Against Stalkerware and Echap. Also distributed under aliases: 1TopSpy, HelloSPy, MaxxSpy, MobiiSpy, SpyHide. Associated disguised Android package IDs: com.android.innovaspy, com.example.hellospy, com.googlesettings.setting, com.hellospy, com.hellospy.system, com.maxxspy. Signed with developer SHA1 certificate 1EBFFD9FE9463B2E... Linked command/marketing domain: 1topspy.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.