New Grandoreiro Banking Malware Variants Emerge with Advanced Tactics to Evade Detection

October 23, 2024 at 02:00PM New variants of Grandoreiro banking malware are evolving to evade anti-fraud measures, employing tactics like domain generation algorithms and mouse tracking. Despite some arrests, operators continue to develop new features and target users across 45 countries, primarily through phishing. The malware adapts continuously, posing a significant threat to banking security. … Read more

Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Resurfaces, Targeting Over 1,500 Banks Worldwide

May 19, 2024 at 04:18AM The Grandoreiro banking trojan, previously targeted at Latin America, has reemerged in a global campaign, expanding its reach to over 1,500 banks across 60+ countries. The large-scale phishing attacks utilize a sophisticated malware, employing tactics to avoid detection and compromising victims’ systems, including the abuse of Microsoft Outlook to spread … Read more

Banking malware Grandoreiro returns after police disruption

May 18, 2024 at 06:20PM The Android banking trojan “Grandoreiro” is a persistent threat, despite a recent law enforcement crackdown. It’s now targeting English-speaking countries and using diverse phishing lures, including government impersonation emails. The latest variant features advanced evasive tactics, expanded targeting, and detailed victim profiling. IBM analysts have noted its ability to avoid … Read more

Android malware Grandoreiro returns after police disruption

May 18, 2024 at 01:14PM The Android banking trojan “Grandoreiro” is spreading in a large-scale phishing campaign across 60+ countries, targeting accounts of about 1,500 banks. Despite law enforcement efforts in January 2024, it has reemerged with new features and is now targeting English-speaking countries, employing diverse phishing lures and expanded capabilities, indicating a resilient … Read more

Trend Micro Collaborated with Interpol in Cracking Down Grandoreiro Banking Trojan

April 24, 2024 at 03:48AM Trend Micro supported an Interpol-led operation targeting the Grandoreiro banking trojan, which primarily affects Latin American and European users. Trend provided threat intelligence data and technical findings, aiding in the identification of malicious infrastructure and assisting law enforcement investigations. This collaboration reinforces Trend’s ongoing commitment to combating cybercrime alongside international … Read more