Once granted this permission, the spyware app uses this overlay access to forcibly display a password prompt whenever the user tries to uninstall or deactivate the app through Android’s settings.

This simple guide explains how to identify and remove common spyware apps from your Android phone.

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Worried that someone’s watching you? Here’s how to spot and remove spyware on your Android phone—and keep your personal information safe.

CYBERSECURITY experts have warned Android users about spyware apps that can steal sensitive data. Hackers have created thousands of apps that are designed to steal your information and money.

If you have any of these downloaded onto your device, delete them immediately. To detect and remove these apps, you can manually sift through your device or you can run a spyware removal app.

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In Android, however, the only information I was able to find is that Pegasus uses a kernel exploit (Framaroot?) to get itself root level access.

Malware previously used to spy on activists using iPhones is now also targeting Android handsets, according to a Lookout and Google investigation.