APT / THREAT GROUP
BoneSpy
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to Lookout, BoneSpy is based on the Russian-developed, open-source DroidWatcher surveillanceware, featuring nearly identical code, names, and log messages in multiple classes related to the handling of databases containing collected exfil data such as call logs, location tracking, SMS messages, notifications, and browser bookmarks. Class names for many entry points (receivers, activities, and services) were either the same or very similar to DroidWatcher samples.
Threat Analysis
BoneSpy is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
apk.bone_spyBoneSpy
External Intelligence
Malpedia: apk.bone_spyResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.