October 30, 2024 at 12:36PM A new variant of the FakeCall malware enhances vishing and mishing attacks on Android devices, allowing attackers greater control and monitoring over compromised phones. It integrates with Android’s Accessibility Service for extensive user interface manipulation, making detection difficult. Experts emphasize the need for advanced security and user education to combat … Read more
August 7, 2024 at 01:43PM The Chameleon Android banking Trojan has resurfaced with new security-bypass features, posing as a CRM application to target employees in the hospitality sector and businesses in Canada and Europe. The malware’s advanced abilities to bypass Android 13+ restrictions and masquerade as security applications signify a growing risk to organizations and … Read more
August 5, 2024 at 11:27AM A new Android malware called ‘LightSpy’ has been found targeting Russian users by posing as an Alipay app or system service to avoid detection. This previously unknown threat aims to compromise mobile phones and steal sensitive information. Based on your meeting notes, it seems that a new Android malware called … Read more
May 20, 2024 at 09:29AM Cyble research identifies new Android banking Trojan “Antidot,” using overlay attacks and keylogging to harvest sensitive information. It employs WebSocket for real-time C2 communication, gaining significant control over infected devices, enabling remote control and data theft. The emerging threat emphasizes the need for improved mobile security measures and user awareness. … Read more
February 27, 2024 at 06:01PM Kaspersky’s 2023 mobile threat analysis revealed a 50% increase in attacks on mobile devices, with adware constituting 40.8% of all threats. The surge in Android malware and riskware activity marks a concerning shift, urging the importance of remaining vigilant and implementing robust security measures. Kaspersky advises downloading apps from official … Read more
February 15, 2024 at 04:34AM ‘Gold Pickaxe’ is a new iOS and Android trojan employing social engineering to trick victims into providing their faces and ID documents. Developed by the ‘GoldFactory’ Chinese threat group, it’s part of a suite of malware and targets Asia-Pacific. It uses fraudulent apps and webpages to capture sensitive information and … Read more
January 14, 2024 at 02:36PM The GrapheneOS team suggests introducing an auto-reboot feature for Android to reduce exploitation of firmware flaws, affecting data theft and spying on Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. They recommend a shorter reboot interval and emphasize the importance of device encryption and security. Google is reviewing the reported vulnerabilities while … Read more