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The security update is obviously phony but looks authentic that can deceive users into installing Flubot malware on their devices. New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert NZ) has issued a new warning involving the spread and infection of the infamous Flubot malware known for its password stealing capabilities. According to authorities, the threat actors […]
Two newly discovered malicious Android applications on Google Play Store have been used to target users of Brazil’s instant payment ecosystem in a likely attempt to lure victims into fraudulently transferring their entire account balances into another bank account under cybercriminals’ control. “The attackers distributed two different variants of banking malware, named PixStealer and MalRhino, […]
The operators behind the BlackRock mobile malware have surfaced back with a new Android banking trojan called ERMAC that targets Poland and has its roots in the infamous Cerberus malware, according to the latest research. “The new trojan already has active distribution campaigns and is targeting 378 banking and wallet apps with overlays,” ThreatFabric’s CEO […]
An “insidious” new SMS smishing malware has been found targeting Android mobile users in the U.S. and Canada as part of an ongoing campaign that uses SMS text message lures related to COVID-19 regulations and vaccine information in an attempt to steal personal and financial data. Proofpoint’s messaging security subsidiary Cloudmark coined the emerging malware […]
SSID Stripping has emerged as a significant threat because it impacts almost all software platforms, including MS Windows, macOS, Apple iOS, Ubuntu, and Android. A Team of researchers at AirEye in collaboration with Technion – Israel Institute of Technology’s Computer Science faculty, have discovered a vulnerability that changes a network’s name (which is actually SSID […]
S.O.V.A. Android banking trojan is actively being advertised on Russian hacker and cybercrime forums. In early August 2021, ThreatFabric’s team of researchers discovered a new Android banking trojan named S.O.V.A. by its creators. Researchers wrote in their report that the trojan is named so because of the login panel of its C&C server. S.O.V.A. is […]
So far, these fake Android app developers have managed to steal money from 93,000 users and raked in around $350,000. Lookout Threat Lab security researchers identified more than 170 fake Android applications, out of which 25 were available on Google Play and scammed people interested in investing in cryptocurrencies. As for the apps on third-party […]
All 9 malicious apps were found on Google Play Store. In recent news, a research team of malware analysts from Dr. Web has uncovered several Android apps that were pretending to be harmless photo editing, app locker, rubbish cleaner, fitness program, and astrology program apps. But in reality, these apps were secretly stealing the users’ […]
The vulnerability existed in the Facebook Messenger Rooms video chat feature and exposed Android smartphone users to intrusion. Nepalese security researcher Samip Aryal has identified a security vulnerability in the Facebook Messenger Rooms video chat feature that lets attackers access any user’s private Facebook photos and videos or submit posts on their behalf. Astonishingly, this feat can […]
The researchers managed to identify and report the presence of Joker malware in 8 apps on Google Play Store. In the past three years, the Joker malware has made headlines quite frequently by invading applications available on Google Play Store. The malware infects the user’s device after the infected application is downloaded and keeps collecting […]
A previously undocumented Android-based remote access trojan (RAT) has been found to use screen recording features to steal sensitive information on the device, including banking credentials, and open the door for on-device fraud. Dubbed “Vultur” due to its use of Virtual Network Computing (VNC)’s remote screen-sharing technology to gain full visibility on targeted users, the […]
A new research published by a group of academics has found that anti-virus programs for Android continue to remain vulnerable against different permutations of malware, in what could pose a serious risk as malicious actors evolve their toolsets to better evade analysis. “Malware writers use stealthy mutations (morphing/obfuscations) to continuously develop malware clones, thwarting detection […]
Nowadays, privacy on your smartphone plays an increasingly important role in our daily life. Large tech companies want to know more about you. This mainly concerns personal information such as your name, age and place of residence. These companies are also curious about where your interests lie. Companies such as Google or Facebook obtain this […]
The massive data leak occurred due to misconfigured cloud services used by Android apps with millions of downloads. Personal data of over 100 million Android users were exposed due to misconfigured cloud services. The issue was identified in around 23 applications, which boasted up to 10 million downloads and included internal developer resources. SEE: Warning […]
Google on Wednesday updated its May 2021 Android Security Bulletin to disclose that four of the security vulnerabilities that were patched earlier this month by Arm and Qualcomm may have been exploited in the wild as zero-days. “There are indications that CVE-2021-1905, CVE-2021-1906, CVE-2021-28663 and CVE-2021-28664 may be under limited, targeted exploitation,” the search giant […]
The 1-tap security feature will help users protect their compromised accounts in time. On Tuesday, Google announced Chrome browser on Android’s brand-new feature that automatically changed stolen passwords with just a tap. This means Chrome users can stop worrying about compromised passwords as they can fix them with this automated feature. Google to use Duplex […]
TeaBot malware is in the early stages of development yet, so far, it has targeted 60 banks all over Europe. The Threat Intelligence and Incident Response (TIR) team at Italy, Milan-based online fraud prevention firm Cleafy’s has discovered a new Android malware that is targeting unsuspected users across Europe since January 2021. Dubbed TeaBot by […]
Cybersecurity researchers on Monday disclosed a new Android trojan that hijacks users’ credentials and SMS messages to facilitate fraudulent activities against banks in Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Called “TeaBot” (or Anatsa), the malware is said to be in its early stages of development, with malicious attacks targeting financial apps commencing in late […]
Are you planning to create an app for your business? If yes, you are in the right place! A smartphone app is one of the critical elements of any business’ marketing strategy. It helps various businesses establish better relationships with their users. An app can help you stay in touch with your clients all the […]
HosTaGe is a lightweight, low-interaction, portable, and generic honeypot for mobile devices that aims on the detection of malicious, wireless network environments. As most malware propagate over the network via specific protocols, a low-interaction honeypot located at a mobile device can check wireless networks for actively propagating malware. We envision such honeypots running on […]
The malware is also capable of controlling the device’s front and back camera to take photos periodically. The IT security researchers at Zimperium have discovered an Android malware capable of stealing sensitive data from infected devices and transfer it on servers controlled by the attackers. The malware is disguised in an app called “System Update” […]