Malware
FinSpy
First seen: 2011 • Status: active
Currently Active Threat
FinSpy is like a professional spy kit that governments can buy to secretly watch everything someone does on their phone or computer.
Overview
FinSpy is commercial surveillance software developed by FinFisher GmbH and sold to governments worldwide. It provides comprehensive device monitoring including calls, messages, emails, and location tracking.
Also Known As
FinFisher, WingBird
How It Spreads
- • Fake software updates
- • Malicious websites
- • Physical access
- • ISP-level injection
What It Does
- • Call interception
- • Message capture
- • Webcam access
- • Microphone activation
- • File extraction
- • Location tracking
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Target Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Detection Tips
- • Check for unusual system processes
- • Monitor microphone and camera usage
- • Analyze network traffic for anomalies
- • Use mobile device integrity tools
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1123, T1125, T1113, T1056, T1005
If You're Infected
- 1.
Factory reset affected devices
- 2.
Change all account credentials
- 3.
Review which data may have been compromised
- 4.
Consider device replacement for sensitive roles
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