LightSpy was first identified in 2018
Aug 07, 2026
12:08 pm
What's the storyCybersecurity experts have discovered that LightSpy, a sophisticated spyware previously associated with Chinese state-sponsored hackers, has expanded its reach to 13 countries including the US.
The malicious software was first identified in 2018 and has since evolved into a commercial tool used by governments and businesses to steal sensitive information such as location data, passwords, chat messages, and screen recordings from infected devices.
