Technical Analysis & Behavior
SpyMug (family: SpyMug) is a verified Android stalkerware and covert surveillance application tracked by the Coalition Against Stalkerware and Echap. Also distributed under aliases: SpyMug. Associated disguised Android package IDs: com.service.mug. Signed with developer SHA1 certificate 56C8FA19250EDBA1... 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.