The Belarusian secret service probably used a spy app against opposition members for years. This allowed him to completely monitor smartphones – and even delete them.
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One person is being arrested by the Belarusian secret service KGB
interrogated and has to hand over her cell phone. The next day, the smartphone’s antivirus system reports a suspicious app. The person deletes it, but has no idea that they have another spy app on their device. This app has access to microphone and camera; It makes it possible to read encrypted messengers, SMS and emails, listen to and record phone calls and monitor your location. You can even wipe the entire smartphone remotely if you want. The Belarusian secret service is in control of this app.
