#InterSecLab has conducted an in-depth analysis of the stalkerware: https://interseclab.org/research/unveiling-celular-007-brazilian-stalkerware/
Based on our research, we demand the authorities to effectively ban #Celular007 and similar apps, to protect the privacy of all individuals.

#Celular007 can listen to calls, determine the location, read notifications and messages, access apps such as Whatsapp, Facebook or Instagram, and use the camera remotely. With these permissions, it turns the victim’s phone into an omni-present spy that accesses even the most intimate parts of life.

#Celular007 Its 2-day trial period only requires an email address, and the website offers detailed instructions for non-technical users. Installation requires physical access to the victim’s device, though. Once installed, the app remains invisible and gains almost full control of the victim’s phone.

After a hack of the company’s database, the extent of the stalking has become apparent: With over 100.000 phones infected only by #Celular007, the app appears to be used in intimate relationships, against political enemies as well as by police officers. The Android app is easily accessible online.

We proudly want to present you our analysis of the stalkerware #Celular007 that has been covered today by the Brazilian magazine Piauí: https://piaui.folha.uol.com.br/aplicativo-espiao-celular-007/ (Portuguese)
Celular007 has been widely used for illegal spying, mostly in Brazil.