New Mobile Phone Forensics Tool

The Chinese have a new tool called Massistant.

  • Massistant is the presumed successor to Chinese forensics tool, “MFSocket”, reported in 2019 and attributed to publicly traded cybersecurity company, Meiya Pico.
  • The forensics tool works in tandem with a corresponding desktop software.
  • Massistant gains access to device GPS location data, SMS messages, images, audio, contacts and phone services.
  • Meiya Pico maintains partnerships with domestic and international law enforcement partners, both as a surveillance hardware and software provider, as well as through training programs for law enforcement personnel…

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