Technical Analysis & Behavior
NetSpy (family: NetSpy) is a verified Android stalkerware and covert surveillance application tracked by the Coalition Against Stalkerware and Echap. Also distributed under aliases: NetSpy. Associated disguised Android package IDs: com.googleplay.settings. Signed with developer SHA1 certificate A4E169AAF0068A1F... Linked command/marketing domain: www.netspy.net. 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.