An Italian digital rights organization discovered Morpheus, a previously-unknown spyware disguised as a phone update app that steals broad device data. The software is attributed to IPS, an Italian lawful interception company serving government and police customers. The discovery reveals significant market demand for surveillance technology among intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
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Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps
Italian lawful interception vendor IPS was caught distributing Morpheus, spyware disguised as phone updates, revealing the robust government/law enforcement demand for commercial surveillance tools.
Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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