Threat Actor Promotes EagleSpy v5 RAT, Claiming Stealthy Access to Android Devices

Threat actor “xperttechy” is actively promoting EagleSpy v5, a sophisticated Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT), on a prominent dark web forum.

Marketed as a “lifetime activated” tool, this malware targets Android versions 9 through 13 and boasts advanced evasion capabilities.

The post highlights its ability to bypass Google Play Protect, antivirus solutions, and banking app protections while maintaining persistent access to compromised devices

Technical Capabilities and Stealth Mechanisms

EagleSpy v5 employs multiple evasion techniques, including a black screen overlay to conceal its activities from victims.

Its key technical features include:

  • Accessibility Service Exploitation: Leverages Android’s accessibility services to grant itself permissions and maintain persistence, even bypassing Android 13’s restrictions
  • Real-time Surveillance: Enables live camera/microphone access, GPS tracking, and screen viewing capabilities
  • Data Exfiltration: Incorporates keylogging, clipboard hijacking, and tools specifically designed to capture 12-word cryptocurrency seed phrases
  • Anti-Removal Protections: Implements mechanisms to resist uninstallation attempts and maintain background persistence

Banking Fraud and Ransomware Modules

The RAT includes specialized modules for financial attacks:

  • Banking Injection Framework: Actively bypasses security in financial applications to intercept credentials and 2FA codes
  • Ransomware Capabilities: Features file encryption functions that can lock device access until ransom is paid
  • Remote Control: Allows attackers to lock/unlock devices, install/uninstall apps, and manage files remotely

Security Implications and Mitigation

This RAT represents significant risks:

  • Enterprise Threat: Could compromise corporate data through BYOD devices, especially with its keylogging and screen capture capabilities
  • Detection Challenges: Uses Fully Undetectable (FUD) techniques against security solutions, including code obfuscation and masquerading as system apps
  • Mitigation Strategies:
    • Disable “Unknown Sources” installation in Android settings
    • Regularly update devices to patch known vulnerabilities
    • Use behavior-based mobile threat defense solutions instead of signature-based AV

Security analysts confirm EagleSpy v5’s architecture shows similarities to GhostSpy RAT, particularly in its use of accessibility services for keylogging and anti-uninstall techniques.

The malware’s aggressive permission requests and banking injection capabilities make it particularly dangerous for financial data theft.

As Android RATs continue evolving, organizations must implement zero-trust frameworks and user education to combat these advanced threats.

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AnuPriya
AnuPriya
Any Priya is a cybersecurity reporter at Cyber Press, specializing in cyber attacks, dark web monitoring, data breaches, vulnerabilities, and malware. She delivers in-depth analysis on emerging threats and digital security trends.

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