Google warns of 'hermit spyware' infecting Android and iOS devices - Mashable

As part of Google's efforts to track the activities of commercial spyware vendors, the company's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) released a report Thursday on spyware campaigns targeting Android and iOS users.

Google TAG researchers Benoit Sevens and Clement Lecigne go into detail about the use of entrepreneurial grade spyware dubbed "Hermit." This sophisticated spyware tool allows attackers to steal data, private messages and make phone calls.

In their report, TAG researchers attributed Hermit to RCS Labs, a commercial spyware vendor based in Italy.

Still, the news of the spyware being used by state government agents is concerning.