spytrap-adb
A command-line tool that scans Android phones for stalkerware and suspicious configuration over USB debugging.
By The spytrap-adb contributors
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About spytrap-adb
spytrap-adb checks an Android phone for suspicious apps and configuration using ADB over USB. It offers an interactive interface when run without arguments and can also be used with direct commands.
The project is based on stalkerware indicators and provides precompiled binaries as well as Linux package installation instructions.
Strengths
- Scans installed apps and phone configuration over USB
- Provides an interactive interface and command-line options
- Reproducible builds are documented
Limitations
- Requires USB debugging and a connected Android phone
- Precompiled binary evidence is for x86_64
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source under GPL-3.0.
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Developer
- The spytrap-adb contributors
- Platforms
- Linux, Command line
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- People checking an Android phone for signs of stalkerware
- Categories
- Security tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Selected from the Homebrew formula