MALWARE FAMILY
BoneSpy
Internal ID: apk.bone_spy
1
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 malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.
External References
Quick Facts
TypeMalware Family
Aliases1
Also Known As
apk.bone_spy
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.