MOONSHINE and BADBAZAAR are examples of trojans; they have malicious functions hidden inside an otherwise functioning app that can be downloaded from app stores or online file-sharing services.
These apps are designed to trick a user into downloading and installing them on a device. Once an app is installed, it uses vulnerabilities on the device to perform unauthorised functions, or it may rely on a user granting app permissions to access and download information from the device, including: > location data including real time tracking > access to microphone and camera > messages, photos and other files stored on the device > device information and more
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Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation Cyber Division
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