Google's security group has recently reported a series of problems that could lead to spyware attacks on Android smartphones. At least five "zero-day vulnerabilities" have been identified that could be used to install spyware called Predator. Google's own Threat Analysis Group (TAG) has identified multiple threats that may have occurred from various locations.

It is thought that the Predator spyware may have been backed by a commercial company called Cytrox, which is used for surveillance.