APT / THREAT GROUP
KoSpy
2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026
Intelligence Profile
According to Lookout, this spyware was first observed in March 2022 and remains active with new samples still publicly hosted. It uses a two-stage C2 infrastructure that retrieves initial configurations from a Firebase cloud database. KoSpy can collect extensive data, such as SMS messages, call logs, location, files, audio, and screenshots via dynamically loaded plugins. The spyware has Korean language support with samples distributed across Google Play and third-party app stores such as Apkpure.
Threat Analysis
KoSpy 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.kospyKoSpy
External Intelligence
Malpedia: apk.kospyResearch Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.