The spyware, named BADBAZAAR and MOONSHINE, is likely being used to gather information “of use to China” on individuals who could pose a threat to China’s security. Many of the apps loaded with ...

The advisories say the spyware apps are used to target members of civil society who may oppose China’s state interests.

The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the British National Cyber Security Center warn of the danger posed by the malware programs "Moonshine" and "BadBazaar".

Moonshine and BadBazaar both employ a technique known as trojanising, whereby they hide their malicious functionality inside apparently legitimate applications, to access device functions such as ...

The two variants, dubbed “Moonshine” and “Badbazaar,” are designed to covertly access device mics, cameras, messages, photos and real-time location data, the NCSC claimed. The advisory warned that ...

Known as Badbazaar and Moonshine, the two spyware strains have been spoofing legitimate apps in an attempt to trick unsuspecting victims. Also: Why delaying software updates could cost you more ...

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious ...

The malicious software known as MOONSHINE and BADBAZAAR can infiltrate the microphones and cameras of devices, collecting messages, photos, and location data, which permits users to be surveilled ...

known as BadBazaar and Moonshine. These two spywares hid inside legitimate-looking Android apps, acting essentially as “Trojan” malware, with surveillance capabilities such as the ability to ...